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reallocation

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːəˈkæl.eɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌriːəˈkæl.eɪ.ʃən/

noun
Definition

The process of distributing something again or differently, often referring to resources or responsibilities.


Example

The reallocation of funds helped improve the community services.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the recent reallocation of funds for the project?
Sloth B
Yeah, I saw that! It seems like a good move.
Sloth A
I agree, but I wonder how it will affect the timeline.
Sloth B
Hopefully, it will speed things up rather than delay them.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
redistribution
reassignment
reallocation
Antonyms
misallocation
dispersal
waste
Root Explanation

Reallocation → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "allocare" (from Latin, meaning to assign or allocate). The word "reallocation" means the act of assigning or distributing resources again.

Memory Tip

Think of assigning something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'allocare' means to assign.

Visually Confused Words
relocation
allocation
revocation
allocution
translocation
retrolocation
relation
recalculation
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