reorganization

[ ree-awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or process of reorganizing; state of being reorganized.
2. Finance. a reconstruction of a business corporation, including a marked change in capital structure, often following a failure and receivership or bankruptcy trusteeship.

reorganization

/ ˌriːɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of organizing or the state of being organized again

Word History and Origins

Origin of reorganization¹

First recorded in 1805–15; re- + organization

Example Sentences

For instance, that Carter-era law has never been used for the wholesale reorganization of government and seems to have expired.

From New York Times

Project 2025 proposes a major reorganization of the EPA, which would include the reduction of full-time staff positions and the elimination of departments deemed “superfluous.”

From Salon

Sony Pictures denied that any of its decisions were retaliatory, attributing the layoffs to a broader reorganization.

From Los Angeles Times

As part of the reorganization, Champion of Westwood will support women’s basketball and the Olympic sports while Men of Westwood will support men’s basketball.

From Los Angeles Times

As part of its Chapter 11 reorganization, Red Lobster said it would sell its business to lenders and receive financing to continue operations.

From Salon

Related Words

• restructuring