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Definitions for reapportion
ˌri əˈpɔr ʃən, -ˈpoʊr-reap·por·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
reapportion, reallocateverb
allocate, distribute, or apportion anew
"Congressional seats are reapportioned on the basis of census data"
Wiktionary
reapportionverb
To apportion again; to redistribute or reallocate.
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reapportion
Reapportionment refers to the process of reassigning representation in a legislative body, based on changes in population distribution which are usually determined by census data. This process ensures that each representative or legislative member represents a similar amount of constituents. This typically impacts electoral districts, wards, or other political divisions.
Webster Dictionary
Reapportionverb
to apportion again
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Reapportion
rē-ap-pōr′shun, v.t. to apportion again.—n. Reappor′tionment.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of reapportion in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of reapportion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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