Redivide: meaning, definitions and examples

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redivide

[rɪˈdɪvaɪd ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Verb}

To divide again, to separate into smaller parts or sections

Word	Description / Examples
redivide	When you need to reorganize or change the divisions that already exist. The company decided to redivide the departments to improve efficiency
split	When you want to divide something into two or more parts, often emphasizing a clear, often equal divide. Let's split the bill equally between us
subdivide	When you need to divide something that is already a part of a larger whole into smaller parts, often in a detailed or structured way. The land was subdivided into smaller plots for individual sale
partition	When you want to separate an area into different sections, often using physical barriers. They used screens to partition the room into smaller, private areas

The teacher asked the students to redivide the shapes into equal parts.
After making a mistake, he had to redivide the budget to ensure everything was covered.
It is important to redivide the tasks among the team members to ensure efficiency.

The word is formed by adding 're-' to 'divide', where 'divide' comes from the Latin 'dividere', meaning 'to divide or separate'.
The prefix 're-' suggests repetition, indicating that the action of dividing is being done again.

In math, to redivide might involve restructuring or redistributing resources or numbers for better efficiency.
An example of redividing occurs in solving equations or budget planning, where values may be adjusted multiple times.

In sociology, redividing resources can refer to redistributing wealth or assets in a community for greater equity.
Often discussed in the context of policy-making, where wealth or land is reorganized to address disparities.

In computer science, redividing storage can refer to reallocating disk space among different applications or data.
The concept is important in data management, ensuring efficient use of resources in cloud computing.

Historically, many societies have redivided land during political changes, affecting ownership and social structures.
Cultural shifts often lead to discussions about redivision of roles and responsibilities within families or communities.

Translations of the word "redivide" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redistribuir

🇮🇳 पुनर्वितरण करना

🇩🇪 neu aufteilen

🇮🇩 membagi ulang

🇺🇦 перерозподілити

🇵🇱 ponownie podzielić

🇯🇵 再分配する

🇫🇷 redistribuer

🇪🇸 redistribuir

🇹🇷 yeniden bölmek

🇰🇷 다시 나누다

🇸🇦 إعادة التوزيع

🇨🇿 přerozdělit

🇸🇰 prerozdeliť

🇨🇳 重新分配

🇸🇮 ponovno razdeliti

🇮🇸 endurskipt

🇰🇿 қайта бөлу

🇬🇪 ხელახლა განაწილება

🇦🇿 yenidən bölüşdürmək

🇲🇽 redistribuir