verb
- to divide and distribute again in a different way
Usage: often used in political contexts
Examples
- The state legislature voted to reapportion the congressional districts.
- After the census, they had to reapportion the seats in the House of Representatives.
- The committee decided to reapportion the budget among different departments.
- The court ordered the city to reapportion voting districts to ensure fair representation.
- Following population changes, the school board will reapportion resources between schools.
- The company plans to reapportion work assignments based on employee skills.