reallocation

noun

Definition of reallocationnext
as in redistribution

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Recent Examples of reallocation While none of those positions are specifically for historic preservation, the possible addition of three new people could allow for the reallocation of more staff time to historic preservation. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Adaptability comes from clear leading indicators, the frequent reallocation of resources and the discipline to stop initiatives when assumptions change. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The reallocation from savings to essentials could sidestep addressing root problems, too. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026 Opponents seek a reallocation of revenue Opponents of the referendum hope to persuade IPEC to allocate more referendum funding for IPS in order to reduce the need for further budget cuts. — Aleksandra Appleton, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2026 The union has been vocal in recent months about the department’s reallocation plan that moved the department toward an EMS focus. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 To achieve this, many companies establish formal cross-functional investment committees and incubators with explicit mandates, scorecards, and escalation paths to speed up capital reallocation decisions. — Harvard Business Review, 11 Aug. 2026 Perhaps a reallocation of energy can allow the Huskers to operate this season with a lighter load on their shoulders. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reallocation
  1. redistribution
  2. allocation
  3. distribution
  4. reapportionment
  5. issuance
  6. apportionment
Noun
  • Two midterm ballot measures will test the public’s appetite for redistribution.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Any tax redistribution plan next year will face opposition from the governor.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of redistribution
Noun
  • In a Thursday flash poll of advisors from CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 and Financial Advisor Council, more than three-quarters of respondents said investors' first steps should be to check their allocation against their goals or stay the course.
    — Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Future Of Leadership As processing costs decline and technology becomes ubiquitous, executive leadership must view AI investments not as mere software acquisitions but as strategic allocations of human capital and process design.
    — Marco Stefanini, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of allocation
Noun
  • The best short film and audience choice award winners will be announced on closing day, with the best short film winner receiving full funding from KlikFilm for the production and distribution of a debut feature.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The distribution of damage, the pace of decline, and even the molecular structure of amyloid filaments can vary.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of distribution
Noun
  • After the 2030 census and the reapportionment, those states will lose population, Electoral College votes, to the benefit of Texas and other Sunbelt states.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
  • But reapportionment will change the electoral math for both parties.
    — Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of reapportionment
Noun
  • The figure is also adjusted to account for share buybacks and based on company filings and court records detailing share issuances and sales.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Goldman forecasts $440 billion of hyperscaler debt issuance next year, plus an additional $300 billion of project-level issuance across investment-grade and high-yield.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of issuance
Noun
  • In 1952, Arizona sued in federal court to invalidate the 1922 apportionment.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But while the danger was unambiguous, the apportionment of responsibility was not.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of apportionment

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