redistribution

CEFRC1

/ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The act of sharing or giving resources out again differently.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The further distribution of something received or purchased.

Examples

  • Redistribution of wealth is a controversial subject.

  • There has been a massive redistribution of wealth since 1980.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The act of changing the distribution of resources.

More examples

In context

  • The redistribution of this software in any form is prohibited.

  • The redistribution of wealth between the rich and poor has been tried many times.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

After the census, the government ordered a blank of seats to ensure fair representation.

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Origin

noun

From re- + distribution.