Reallocation (Noun)
Meaning 1
A new apportionment (especially a new apportionment of congressional seats in the United States on the basis of census results).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The reallocation of congressional seats after the census resulted in a shift of power in the House of Representatives.
- The reallocation of seats led to a contentious redistricting process in several states.
- According to the new census data, several states would experience a reallocation of their congressional seats.
- A significant reallocation of seats occurred in the southern states following the release of the census results.
- The reallocation of seats would affect the balance of power in the House of Representatives for the next decade.
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Meaning 2
A share that has been allocated again.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The company underwent a reallocation of shares after the major investor pulled out of the project.
- Due to high demand, the initial share allocation was revised, resulting in a reallocation of shares to accommodate new investors.
- The reallocation of shares led to a significant shift in the company's ownership structure and decision-making process.
- A reallocation of shares was necessary after the merger to reflect the new combined entity's ownership distribution.
- The reallocation of shares caused some existing shareholders to lose their majority stake in the company.