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单词 reallocations
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

reallocations

noun

plural of reallocation
as in redistributions

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • redistributions
  • allocations
  • repartitions
  • apportionments
  • disbursements
  • distributions
  • issuances
  • allotments
  • reapportionments
  • dispensations
  • redivisions
  • divisions
  • partitions
  • admeasurements
  • separations
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