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reshuffled

|re-shuf-fled|

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/riːˈʃʌfəld/

(reshuffle)

reorganize

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'reshuffle' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'shuffle,' which comes from Middle English 'shovelen,' meaning 'to move with dragging feet.'

Historical Evolution

'shovelen' transformed into the modern English word 'shuffle,' and with the addition of the prefix 're-,' it became 'reshuffle.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to move with dragging feet again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'rearranging the order of something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to rearrange the order of something, especially a deck of cards.

The dealer reshuffled the cards before the next round.

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Verb 2

to change the positions of people or things within an organization or system.

The company reshuffled its management team to improve efficiency.

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Last updated: 2025/03/01 21:25