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

According to the post-BEPS guidance on risk in Chapter I of the OECD guidelines, tax authorities can reallocate risk contractually assumed by a group entity (along with any upside returns) that cannot or does not exercise control over the risk. —Ryan Finley, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024

On Tuesday, officials announced that the manhunt efforts would be scaled back and that resources would be reallocated toward community centers. —Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 2024

On top of that, with the emergence of AI, companies have been reallocating funds to prioritize projects in the emerging category. —Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2024

But the International Olympic Committee announced Aug. 11 that Chiles had to return to the medal, which would be reallocated to gymnast Ana Barbosu of Romania. —Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above