reshuffling
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈʃʌf.lɪŋ/
KK: /rɪˈʃʌfəlɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A process of changing the order or arrangement of things, often to improve organization or efficiency.
Example
The company is planning a reshuffling of its management team to enhance productivity.
Conversation
Did you hear about the reshuffling of the team members?
Yeah, I think it will bring some fresh ideas to the project.
I hope so! A little reshuffling can really boost creativity.
Absolutely! I'm looking forward to seeing how it all plays out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rearrangement
reorganization
reshuffle
Antonyms
stability
order
consistency
verb
Definition
To change the order or arrangement of something, often to improve or refresh it.
Example
The manager is reshuffling the team to create a better balance of skills.
Tense Forms
Past: reshuffled
Past Participle: reshuffled
Conversation
I heard they are reshuffling the teams for the next project.
Really? I wonder how that will change the dynamics.
Yeah, it could lead to some interesting collaborations.
Root Explanation
Reshuffling → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "shuffle" (from Middle English *shufflen*, meaning to mix or move about). The word "reshuffling" means to mix or rearrange something again.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') and 'mixing' ('shuffle') it up — that's what reshuffling means.
Visually Confused Words
shuffling
ruffling
shufflingly
shufflewing
snuffling
resulting