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reorganisation

noun

Simple meaning

The imposition of a new organization.

Pronunciation

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reeawrguhnihzayshuhn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɹiˈɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən

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Definition

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noun

  1. British spelling

    The act or process of rearranging. See reorganize.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Typical Use
Primarily written

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: (British spelling) The act or process of rearranging. See reorganize.

Used this way, reorganisation is a word tied to one variety of English that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. Most speakers understand it but seldom reach for it.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Regional
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Uncommon in everyday speech

Usage note

Mainly used in British English, so it may read as unusual elsewhere.

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Synonyms

Sense: act or process of rearranging. See reorganize

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