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Reallocating: meaning, definitions and examples

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reallocating

 

[ ˌriːəˈkəʊ.leɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

resource management

Reallocating refers to the process of distributing or assigning resources again. This can involve moving resources from one area to another or updating the allocation based on new needs or circumstances. This term is commonly used in various fields such as finance, project management, and information technology.

Synonyms

diverting, reassigning, reassigning, redistributing, shifting.

Examples of usage

  • The company is reallocating funds to different departments.
  • After the assessment, she decided to reallocate tasks among the team.
  • Reallocating assets can improve financial performance.
  • The government is reallocating disaster relief resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "reallocating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 realoção

🇮🇳 फिर से आवंटन

🇩🇪 Neuzuordnung

🇮🇩 realokasi

🇺🇦 перерозподіл

🇵🇱 przydzielanie na nowo

🇯🇵 再割り当て

🇫🇷 réaffectation

🇪🇸 reasignación

🇹🇷 yeniden tahsis etme

🇰🇷 재할당

🇸🇦 إعادة تخصيص

🇨🇿 přidělení znovu

🇸🇰 prerozdelenie

🇨🇳 重新分配

🇸🇮 ponovna dodelitev

🇮🇸 endurskipting

🇰🇿 қайта бөлуді

🇬🇪 ახალი განაწილება

🇦🇿 yenidən təyin etmə

🇲🇽 reasignación

Etymology

The term 'reallocate' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'allocate', which comes from the Latin word 'allocare' meaning 'to assign'. The use of 'allocate' dates back to the late 15th century in English, initially referring to the assignment of resources or responsibilities. As management practices evolved, the term 'reallocate' gained traction in the vocabulary of business and economics, reflecting the dynamic nature of resource management in response to change. By the 20th century, it became common terminology in various sectors, including project management, finance, and public policy, signifying the importance of flexibility and adaptability in resource distribution.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,638 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.