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单词 reallocating
释义

reallocate

verb

re·​al·​lo·​cate (ˌ)rē-ˈa-lə-ˌkāt How to pronounce reallocate (audio)
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 How to pronounce reallocate (audio)
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

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

reallocating

verb

present participle of reallocate
as in allocating
to move or direct (something) so that it can be used for a different purpose After the class trip was canceled, the money was reallocated to cover the cost of the dance. We need to reallocate our resources.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • allocating
  • allotting
  • distributing
  • providing
  • dividing
  • reapportioning
  • donating
  • furnishing
  • sharing
  • administering
  • apportioning
  • redistributing
  • prorating
  • assigning
  • dispensing
  • appropriating
  • splitting
  • supplying
  • disbursing
  • portioning
  • pledging
  • issuing
  • handing out
  • doling out
  • allowing
  • rationing
  • parting
  • lotting
  • proportioning
  • contributing
  • bestowing
  • dispersing
  • disseminating
  • dishing out
  • circulating
  • scattering
  • dealing (out)
  • meting (out)
  • parcelling (out)
  • parceling (out)
  • spreading
  • setting
  • divvying (up)
  • admeasuring
  • sharing (out)
  • measuring (out)
  • dolloping (out)
  • chipping in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • denying
  • rejecting
  • refusing
  • withholding
  • declining
  • depriving (of)
  • pinching
  • skimping
  • disallowing
  • begrudging
  • stinting
  • misallocating
  • niggling (out)
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