reorganization

(noun)

noun

1. the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)

- a committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum

Similar word(s): shakeup

Definition categories: act, organisation, organization

2. an extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government

- after the takeover there was a thorough reorganization

- the reorganization was prescribed by federal bankruptcy laws

Definition categories: act, alteration, revision