English noun: reorganization | |||
1. | reorganization (act) the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes) | ||
Samples | A committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum. Top officials were forced out in the cabinet shakeup. | ||
Synonyms | reorganisation, shake-up, shakeup | ||
Broader (hypernym) | organisation, organization | ||
2. | reorganization (act) an extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government | ||
Samples | After the takeover there was a thorough reorganization. The reorganization was prescribed by federal bankruptcy laws. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alteration, revision | ||