reallocate
verb
re·al·lo·cate
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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
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noun,
plural reallocations
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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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More Definitions for reallocate
reallocate
verb
English Language Learners Definition of reallocate
: to move or direct (something) so that it can be used for a different purpose
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