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reorganization

Reorganization (noun) means the process of restructuring how something is organized, or the result of doing so. Example: “The reorganization of the department cost several people their jobs.”

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The process of restructuring how something is organized, or the result of doing so.
"The reorganization of the department cost several people their jobs."
"After the reorganization, the sales team reports directly to the CEO."

How to use reorganization

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA major rearrangement of how a company, system, or group is structured.

UK vs US

British English also spells this "reorganisation."

Common pairings
corporate reorganization undergo a reorganization

Word forms

reorganizations plural

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Etymology

From re-, "again," plus organization.

rearrangement reordering rearranging resorting restructuring

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reorganization” mean?

The word “reorganization” means the process of restructuring how something is organized, or the result of doing so. In plain terms, a major rearrangement of how a company, system, or group is structured.

How do you use “reorganization” in a sentence?

Here is “reorganization” used in a sentence: “The reorganization of the department cost several people their jobs.”

What is another word for “reorganization”?

Words with a similar meaning to “reorganization” include rearrangement, reordering, rearranging, resorting and restructuring.

What part of speech is “reorganization”?

“Reorganization” is a noun.

Is “reorganization” a common word?

“Reorganization” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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