reapportioned Definition
- 1to divide or distribute something again in a different way, especially resources or political representation
- 2to adjust the number of representatives for each district in a legislative body
Using reapportioned: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reapportioned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The city's population has grown, so the council must reapportion the budget.
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After the census, the state legislature must reapportion the seats in the House of Representatives.
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The school district reapportioned the students to balance class sizes.
reapportioned Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for reapportioned
Summary: reapportioned in Brief
To 'reapportion' [ree-uh-pawr-shuhnd] means to redistribute or reallocate something, often resources or political representation. It can also refer to adjusting the number of representatives for each district in a legislative body. Examples include 'The city's population has grown, so the council must reapportion the budget,' and 'After the census, the state legislature must reapportion the seats in the House of Representatives.' Synonyms include 'redistribute' and 'reassign.'
