reallocate

verb

re·​al·​lo·​cate (ˌ)rē-ˈa-lə-ˌkāt 

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 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Stellantis, the state, city and Invest Detroit reallocated unspent funds from the Mack development project to home repairs in response to feedback from the community, according to a news release. —Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024

Nevertheless, the advisors who spoke during the webinar are confident enough about an extension to reallocate their planning focus to other areas. —Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Sanofi reallocated $800 million worth of funds based on advice from its AI agent last year. —Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024

Somehow the Twins must reallocate their resources to improve the edges of the roster. —Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above