redistribution

noun

Definition of redistributionnext
as in reallocation

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  1. distribution
  2. reapportionment
  3. apportionment
Noun
  • Its safeguards are designed to prevent unauthorized duplication or distribution of digital media, potentially saving media companies in the United States over $100 billion annually.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • As the number of topics increased, distribution shifted to CD-ROM, the Internet, and mobile.
    Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of distribution
Noun
  • Utah Congressional District 4 Utah’s 4th congressional district first appeared after the 2010 Census reapportionment.
    Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • This reapportionment process produced results that slightly favor Trump.
    Alauna Safarpour, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2024
Definition of reapportionment
Noun
  • Minnesota received the last seat in the 2020 apportionment of the House.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Widespread reports claim Manchester United is close to agreeing a deal with Sporting CP for the apportionment of its manager Ruben Amorim and the problem for Garnacho is that the new boss might not have a place for him in the lineup.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of apportionment
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