Redistribution

//ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of changing the distribution of resources. countable, uncountable

    "The redistribution of wealth between the rich and poor has been tried many times."

  2. 2
    distributing again wordnet
  3. 3
    The further distribution of something received or purchased. countable, uncountable

    "The redistribution of this software in any form is prohibited."

Synonyms

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realignmentreorganizationshake up

Example

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"Redistribution of wealth is a controversial subject."

Etymology

From re- + distribution.

Related phrases

body fat redistribution syndromeredistribution of wealthroute redistribution

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