reconfiguration
noun
re·con·fig·u·ra·tion
(ˌ)rē-kən-ˌfi-gyə-ˈrā-shən 
plural reconfigurations
: a new or different relative arrangement of parts or elements : the rearrangement of a previous configuration
But a $132 million reconfiguration of the yard began in 2015 and was scheduled to be completed this spring, a project that includes the new bypass around the yard for freight and passenger trains.—
Robert Zullo
Robert Zullo… but an upcoming roadway reconfiguration project proposes to improve traffic flow by creating a four-way intersection with signal lights and turning lanes.—Ed Baker
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Beyond that, given Broadcom’s swift reconfiguration of VMware’s channel sales program, some speculate that customer support and service delivery could suffer as partners seek other, more profitable alternatives.
—Will Townsend, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The airport is also working on a reconfiguration of the Interstate 40 and Donelson Pike highway interchange.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 23 Mar. 2024
In New Jersey in 2024, WARN notices filed by Walmart show that choices around reconfiguration of its distribution and fulfillment capabilities has been the catalyst for 621 layoffs or transfers.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The designer leaned into his formidable cutting skills and theatrical bent, designing with high-tech fabrications that interact with smartphones, with foam-like materials, and experimenting in garment reconfiguration.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Will Townsend, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The airport is also working on a reconfiguration of the Interstate 40 and Donelson Pike highway interchange.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 23 Mar. 2024
In New Jersey in 2024, WARN notices filed by Walmart show that choices around reconfiguration of its distribution and fulfillment capabilities has been the catalyst for 621 layoffs or transfers.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The designer leaned into his formidable cutting skills and theatrical bent, designing with high-tech fabrications that interact with smartphones, with foam-like materials, and experimenting in garment reconfiguration.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Reconfiguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconfiguration. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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