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Reallocation: meaning, definitions and examples

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reallocation

 

[ ˌriː.ə.ləʊˈkeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

office space

The action of reallocating something, especially money or resources.

Synonyms

reapportionment, reassignment, redistribution

Examples of usage

  • Reallocation of funds is necessary to cover unexpected expenses.
  • The reallocation of office space led to improved efficiency.
  • The reallocation of resources was a strategic decision by the management.
Context #2 | Noun

job

The process of moving employees to different positions or departments.

Synonyms

reassignment, redeployment, transfer

Examples of usage

  • The reallocation of staff may be necessary during restructuring.
  • Reallocation of responsibilities can lead to career growth opportunities.

Translations

Translations of the word "reallocation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 realocação

🇮🇳 पुनर्वितरण

🇩🇪 Neuverteilung

🇮🇩 realisasi ulang

🇺🇦 перерозподіл

🇵🇱 realokacja

🇯🇵 再配置

🇫🇷 réallocation

🇪🇸 reasignación

🇹🇷 yeniden tahsis

🇰🇷 재배치

🇸🇦 إعادة توزيع

🇨🇿 přerozdělení

🇸🇰 realokácia

🇨🇳 重新分配

🇸🇮 realokacija

🇮🇸 endurúthlutun

🇰🇿 қайта бөлу

🇬🇪 გადანაწილება

🇦🇿 yenidən bölgü

🇲🇽 reasignación

Etymology

The word 'reallocation' originated from the verb 'reallocate', which combines the prefix 're-' meaning again or back, and 'allocate' meaning to distribute. The concept of reallocating resources or personnel has been essential in various fields such as finance, management, and human resources. Reallocation plays a crucial role in optimizing efficiency and adapting to changing circumstances.

See also: allocatable, allocate, allocated, allocating, allocation, misallocate, reallocate, unallocated, underallocation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,840, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.