reallocate

verb

re·al·lo·cate (ˌ)rē-ˈa-lə-ˌkāt

reallocated; reallocating; reallocates

Synonyms of reallocate next

transitive verb

: to allocate (something) again: such as

: 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

: 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

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

Examples of reallocate in a Sentence

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Zoom in: Fort Worth ISD has named literacy its top priority for the next five years and will reallocate money toward reading programs, per the Star-Telegram. —

Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025 Some states may find ways to reallocate funds to maintain education services, while others may struggle and cut services, leading to differing penalties based on the state's economic situation. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 The Twins could also look to shed or reallocate salary via trade in the coming weeks. —

Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025 This method, used successfully in cities like Phoenix, Arizona, identified over $100 million in savings by cutting redundancies and reallocating funds to critical needs. —

Timothy “chaz” Stevens, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for reallocate