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reorganization

 

[ ˌriːˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

The act of changing the structure or operations of a company or organization in order to make it more efficient or profitable.

Synonyms

rearrangement, reordering, restructuring, restructuring

Examples of usage

  • The reorganization of the company led to a significant increase in productivity.
  • After the reorganization, the organization became more streamlined and effective.
  • The CEO announced plans for a major reorganization of the company.
  • Investment in reorganization can lead to long-term benefits for the organization.
  • The reorganization process may involve restructuring teams and departments.
Context #2 | Noun

government

The act of changing the structure or functions of a government department or agency.

Synonyms

rearrangement, reshaping, restructuring, restructuring

Examples of usage

  • The reorganization of the government agency was aimed at improving efficiency.
  • After the reorganization, the department was better equipped to handle its responsibilities.
  • The minister announced plans for a major reorganization of the department.
  • Government reorganization can lead to cost savings and improved services.
  • The reorganization process may involve merging or splitting departments.

Translations

Translations of the word "reorganization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reorganização

🇮🇳 पुनर्गठन

🇩🇪 Umstrukturierung

🇮🇩 restrukturisasi

🇺🇦 реорганізація

🇵🇱 reorganizacja

🇯🇵 再編成

🇫🇷 réorganisation

🇪🇸 reestructuración

🇹🇷 yeniden yapılanma

🇰🇷 재편성

🇸🇦 إعادة تنظيم

🇨🇿 restrukturalizace

🇸🇰 reorganizácia

🇨🇳 重组

🇸🇮 prestrukturiranje

🇮🇸 endurskipulagning

🇰🇿 қайта ұйымдастыру

🇬🇪 რეორგანიზაცია

🇦🇿 yenidən təşkilatlandırma

🇲🇽 reestructuración

Etymology

The word 'reorganization' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning again or anew, and the word 'organization'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century and has been used in various contexts such as business, government, and management. The concept of reorganization is rooted in the idea of improving efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability by restructuring existing systems or processes. Over time, the term has become common in discussions about change management and organizational development.

See also: disorganize, disorganized, organizable, organizational, organizations, organizers, organizing, reorganize, unorganized.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,034 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.