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Redistribution

Verb / ˌri:dɪstrʌˈbju:ʃʌn / Another word for redistribution — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Redistribution is the act of distributing something again, especially wealth or income.

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Common collocations

  • redistribution of wealth
  • redistribution of income
  • redistribution of resources
  • redistribution of power
  • redistribution of land
  • redistribution of assets
  • redistribution of opportunities

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Usage note

Often used in economic and political contexts to describe the movement of assets or resources from one group to another. It can carry connotations of fairness or unfairness depending on the perspective.

Example sentences

  1. The company announced a redistribution of workloads among its employees.
  2. The government is considering a redistribution of tax revenues.
  3. The union is demanding a redistribution of benefits.
  4. The redistribution of resources will help improve the country's economy.
  5. Redistribution of the company's profits will be discussed at the next board meeting.

Quotes

  • The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do. The mystery which surrounds a thinking machine already surrounds a thinking man. - B.F. Skinner
  • The difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is that in a democracy you vote first and take orders later; in a dictatorship you don't have to waste your time voting. - Charles Bukowski
  • I'm not a member of any organized political party, I'm a Democrat. - Will Rogers

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