redistribute

verb

re·​dis·​trib·​ute ˌrē-də-ˈstri-ˌbyüt How to pronounce redistribute (audio)
 also  -byət
redistributed; redistributing; redistributes

transitive verb

1
: to alter the distribution of : reallocate
2
: to spread to other areas
redistribution noun
redistributional adjective
redistributive adjective

Examples of redistribute in a Sentence

Unused federal funds will be redistributed to other states. The government redistributed the land to the settlers.
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024 Harrison had 24% of the vote before being removed from the running and ballots in her favor being redistributed to the two front runners. Harrison, who represented District 4 before resigning earlier this year, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 His team is being redistributed throughout the company. Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for redistribute 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of redistribute was in 1611

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“Redistribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redistribute. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

redistribute

verb
re·​dis·​trib·​ute ˌrē-də-ˈstrib-yət How to pronounce redistribute (audio)
1
: to change the distribution of
2
: to spread to other areas
redistribution noun
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