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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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 19 Mar. 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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