restructuring
|re/struc/tur/ing|
/riˈstrʌktʃərɪŋ/
(restructure)
reorganize
Etymology
'restructuring' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'structure', which comes from Latin 'structura', meaning 'a fitting together, building'.
'restructuring' evolved from the combination of 're-' and 'structure', which was used in Middle English as 'structuren'.
Initially, it meant 'to build again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reorganizing for improvement'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of organizing something in a new way to improve efficiency or effectiveness.
The company announced a major restructuring to cut costs.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'restructure'.
They are restructuring the department to improve workflow.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45