Redividing: meaning, definitions and examples

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redividing

 

[ ˌrɛdɪˈvaɪdɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

redistribution, separation

Redividing refers to the process of dividing something again, which could involve redistributing resources, territories, or responsibilities. This term is often used in contexts such as economics, politics, or project management, where existing allocations need to be reassessed and reallocated based on new circumstances. The redivision might aim to achieve fairness, efficiency, or meet new objectives. This action usually occurs after an evaluation indicates that the previous division no longer serves its intended purpose effectively.

Synonyms

reallocating, rearranging, redistributing

Examples of usage

  • The committee is redividing the budget among various departments.
  • After the changes in population, the district is considering redividing the regions.
  • The school administration is redividing the class sizes to ensure better management.

Translations

Translations of the word "redividing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redistribuição

🇮🇳 पुनर्विभाजन

🇩🇪 Neuverteilung

🇮🇩 pembagian ulang

🇺🇦 перерозподіл

🇵🇱 przegrupowanie

🇯🇵 再分配

🇫🇷 repartir

🇪🇸 redistribución

🇹🇷 yeniden dağıtım

🇰🇷 재분배

🇸🇦 إعادة توزيع

🇨🇿 přerozdělení

🇸🇰 prerozdelenie

🇨🇳 重新分配

🇸🇮 ponovna razdelitev

🇮🇸 endurskipting

🇰🇿 қайта бөлу

🇬🇪 გადანაწილება

🇦🇿 yenidən bölmə

🇲🇽 redistribución

Etymology

The term 'redividing' is formed from the prefix 're-', meaning again, and the verb 'divide', which comes from the Latin 'dividere', meaning to separate or to share out. The concept of division has been significant throughout history as societies and individuals have sought to organize, allocate, and manage resources and responsibilities. The prefix 're-' has been added to indicate the action is being repeated or revisited. Over time, the usage of 'redivide' has expanded beyond physical objects to include abstract concepts such as time, power, and efforts in various fields including sociology, economics, and politics.