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单词 reallocation
释义

reallocate

verb

re·​al·​lo·​cate (ˌ)rē-ˈa-lə-ˌkāt How to pronounce reallocate (audio)
reallocated; reallocating; reallocates

transitive verb

: 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
reallocation
(ˌ)rē-ˌa-lə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce reallocate (audio)
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

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

reallocation

noun

as in redistribution

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • redistribution
  • allocation
  • reapportionment
  • apportionment
  • distribution
  • issuance
  • redivision
  • repartition
  • dispensation
  • disbursement
  • allotment
  • division
  • partition
  • admeasurement
  • separation
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