reapportion

[ ree-uh-pawr-shuhn, -pohr- ]

verb (used with object)

1. to apportion or distribute anew.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reapportion¹

First recorded in 1965–70; re- + apportion

Example Sentences

The impasse over reapportioning votes has hampered efforts to increase funding levels, which countries across the board agree need to be increased.

From New York Times

Every 10 years, states rely on census data to redraw their legislative districts to reflect population changes and rebalance, or reapportion, congressional and legislative seats.

From Seattle Times

In advanced industrial giants like the United States, Britain and several European countries, political leaders turned out to be unable or unwilling to more broadly reapportion rewards and burdens.

From New York Times

“Furthermore, Congress cannot be reapportioned a second time.”

From Washington Post

The Census Bureau met its constitutional duty to supply population data for reapportioning the House of Representatives in August 2021, about four months behind schedule.

From Seattle Times