realignment
ˌriəˈlaɪnmənt
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Definition of realignment - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
businessTECH.restructuring an organization or systemTECH.
  • The company announced a realignment of its departments.
reorganization restructuring
2.
economyTECH.adjusting an economy or market structureTECH.
  • The economic realignment affected global trade.
reorganization restructuring
3.
adjustmentchange in position or relationship
  • The political realignment shifted the balance of power..
reorganization restructuring
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Origin of realignment

Latin, re (again) + alignare (to align)

Terms with realignment included in their meaning

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BRACabbr.
abr: Base Realignment and Closure Commission
government group that reviews and closes military bases
phonetics
realignment of phonemic system in a language
roadwork
realignment or reconstruction of a road section

Examples of realignment in a sentence

  • The realignment of resources improved efficiency.
  • The company's realignment led to increased efficiency.
  • A realignment of policies was necessary for growth.
  • The company's realignment led to several layoffs.
  • A realignment of the stars was observed by the astronomers.

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  1. French:réorganisation, réajustement, ...
  2. German:Neuausrichtung, Anpassung, ...
  3. Italian:riallineamento, ...
  4. Spanish:reestructuración, ajuste, ...
  5. Portuguese:reestruturação, reajustamento, ...
  6. Chinese:重组, 重新调整, ...
  7. Japanese:再編成, 再編, ...
  8. Arabic:إِعَادَة تَنْظِيم, إِعَادَة تَوْجِيه, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִרְגוּן מֵחָדָשׁ, עִצּוּב מְחֻדָּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:перестройка, перестановка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:реорганізація, ...
  12. Hindi:पुनर्गठन, पुनः संरेखण, ...
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