reallocate
verb
re·al·lo·cate
(ˌ)rē-ˈa-lə-ˌkāt 
reallocated; reallocating; reallocates
: 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
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
Hannah Russell
reallocation
noun
plural reallocations
… the reallocation of local property taxes from library budgets to school districts …
—Ruth Perry
Ruth Perry
The reallocation for overflow parking could take away as many as 75 spots from resident students during its allotted hours …
—Emma Reith
Emma Reith
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The Bastrop City Council on Tuesday reallocated $2.1 million in federal COVID-relief funds to rehabilitate two of the city’s wastewater treatment plants.
—Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
In the end, the Pentagon was able to use $6.1 billion in funding for the wall including $3.6 billion in funds reallocated from other projects and an additional $2.5 billion in funding from counter narcotics efforts.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
Unless a candidate earns more than 50% of the first-choice vote, the one with the fewest first-choice votes will be eliminated, and voters' second picks are reallocated to the remaining candidates.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Tuesday’s election will determine whether Jurado and her allies can push City Hall further left on public safety by expanding the bloc of council members who want to rein in police spending and reallocate the savings.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
In the end, the Pentagon was able to use $6.1 billion in funding for the wall including $3.6 billion in funds reallocated from other projects and an additional $2.5 billion in funding from counter narcotics efforts.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
Unless a candidate earns more than 50% of the first-choice vote, the one with the fewest first-choice votes will be eliminated, and voters' second picks are reallocated to the remaining candidates.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Tuesday’s election will determine whether Jurado and her allies can push City Hall further left on public safety by expanding the bloc of council members who want to rein in police spending and reallocate the savings.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Reallocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reallocate. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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