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reorganization

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɹiɔɹɡənəˈzeɪʃən// re·or·ga·ni·za·tion

n. the act of changing the way a company or group is organized to make it work better. It often involves moving people to different jobs or changing rules.

n. the act or process of changing the structure, order, or arrangement of an organization or system. Often implies a strategic shift in hierarchy or operational procedures to improve efficiency.


SIMPLE

The company is going through a major reorganization this month.

CONTEXTUAL

After the merger, the management announced a reorganization of the marketing department to eliminate duplicate roles.

COMPLEX

The structural reorganization aimed to decentralize decision-making, though many employees feared that the shift would lead to significant job losses across the regional offices.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + organization.

Usage

Countable when referring to a specific instance or event; uncountable when referring to the general process of organizing again.

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