redistribute — to share something out differently from before, especially in a more equal or fair way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to share something out differently from before, especially in a more equal or fair way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
Korean meaning: 재분배하다, 다시 배분하다
Korean pronunciation: 리-디-스트리-뷰트 (강세: 스트리)
Example Sentences
- The teacher decided to redistribute the candy so every student got exactly three pieces.
- The new policy aims to redistribute workload more evenly among employees.
- My mom redistributes the household chores every month so we don't get bored.
redistribute
VERB//ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt//
to share something out differently from before, especially in a more equal or fair way
Sharing things out more fairly
The librarian redistributed the books among different shelves. (RE + DISTRIBUTE = REDISTRIBUTE)
Redistribute fairly so all can contribute, no one needs to be a substitute!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '다시(re-)'와 '배분하다(distribute)'가 합쳐진 말입니다. 마치 케이크를 잘못 나누었다가 다시 공평하게 나누어주는 것처럼 말이죠.
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📝Examples
“The teacher decided to redistribute the candy so every student got exactly three pieces.”
“The new policy aims to redistribute workload more evenly among employees.”
“My mom redistributes the household chores every month so we don't get bored.”
“The company will redistribute profits to shareholders based on their investment.”
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