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

Some needs were filled by reallocating existing funding within the budget, while others could not be funded entirely. —Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024

Addressing these health issues through better nutrition is essential to reducing these costs and enabling businesses to reallocate funds to critical areas like employee development and technology. —Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 16 Nov. 2024

The Niners are going to make changes and reallocate some money to an aging defense. —Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024

Business leaders should immediately reallocate our corporate budgets to facilitate on-site childcare for infants through preschoolers. —Danaya Wilson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above