re·al·lo·cate | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈa-lə-ˌkāt 
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\reallocated; reallocating; reallocates
Definition of reallocate
: to allocate (something) again: such as
a : to apportion or distribute (something) in a new or different way
The best way to start an overhaul of the nation's statistical system would be to reallocate funds from the Agriculture Department to other agencies.— Joseph Spiers
b : to earmark or designate (something) for a new or different purpose
In recent years, many local low-income housing units … have been demolished or reallocated to serve wealthier residents.— Hannah Russell
Other Words from reallocate
reallocation \ (ˌ)rē-ˌa-lə-ˈkā-shən \ noun, plural reallocations
\ noun, plural reallocations
…the reallocation of local property taxes from library budgets to school districts … — Ruth Perry
The reallocation for overflow parking could take away as many as 75 spots from resident students during its allotted hours … — Emma Reith
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reallocate
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of reallocate
: to move or direct (something) so that it can be used for a different purpose
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The first known use of reallocate was in 1899
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