Synonyms for

Reorganization

Verb / ˌri:ɔ:rgʌnʌˈzeɪʃʌn / Another word for reorganization — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of organizing something again.

Synonyms & similar words

shakeup reorganisation restructuring rearrangement reshuffling reordering reclassification rearranging reforming rehabilitation reconstruction rearrange reform reorder retool reshuffle reclassify rebuild reformulate reconstitute reorganize rearranged

Synonyms by register

Formal

restructuring reformation reorganization reconstitution

Informal

shake-up overhaul tidying up

Literary

remolding recasting

Antonyms

disorganization disruption chaos disorder stagnation inertia

Common collocations

  • company reorganization
  • major reorganization
  • reorganization plan
  • reorganization effort
  • reorganization process
  • reorganization committee
  • financial reorganization

Word family

noun reorganization
verb reorganize
adjective reorganizational

Usage note

Often used in business or political contexts to describe a significant change in structure or management. Ensure the context clearly indicates whether the change is positive or negative.

Example sentences

  1. The school went through a reorganization to create smaller class sizes.
  2. The company's reorganization resulted in many employees losing their jobs.
  3. The government announced a reorganization of the healthcare system.
  4. The museum's reorganization improved the flow of the exhibits.
  5. The reorganization of the department was necessary to improve communication.

Quotes

  • The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency. - Bill Gates
  • Change is not merely necessary to life - it is life. - Alvin Toffler
  • The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts

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