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re·dis·trib·ute
(rē′dĭ-strĭb′yo͞ot)tr.v. re·dis·trib·ut·ed, re·dis·trib·ut·ing, re·dis·trib·utes
To distribute again in a different way; reallocate.
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redistribute
(ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt)vb (tr)
to distribute (something) again or differently
ˌredisˈtributive adj
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re•dis•trib•ute
(ˌri dɪˈstrɪb yut)v.t. -ut•ed, -ut•ing.
1. to distribute again or anew.
2. to alter the distribution of; apportion differently.
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redistribute
Past participle: redistributed
Gerund: redistributing
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| Verb | 1. | redistribute - distribute anew; "redistribute the troops more strategically" spread, distribute - distribute or disperse widely; "The invaders spread their language all over the country" |
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redistribute
verb re-allocate, divide up, share out, reassign, re-allot, re-apportion Taxes could be used to redistribute income.
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redistribute
[ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt] vt [+ wealth, income] → redistribuer
[+ weight, load] → répartir différemment
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