reconfiguration
noun
re·con·fig·u·ra·tion
(ˌ)rē-kən-ˌfi-gyə-ˈrā-shən 
plural reconfigurations
: a new or different relative arrangement of parts or elements : the rearrangement of a previous configuration
But a $132 million reconfiguration of the yard began in 2015 and was scheduled to be completed this spring, a project that includes the new bypass around the yard for freight and passenger trains.—
Robert Zullo
Robert Zullo… but an upcoming roadway reconfiguration project proposes to improve traffic flow by creating a four-way intersection with signal lights and turning lanes.—Ed Baker
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Under way since 2010, nine of 14 phases are complete, with final work on a reconfiguration at southbound I-75 and westbound I-74 happening this summer.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Markle launched the As Ever brand, a reconfiguration of her initial American Riviera Orchard label, in February.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Meanwhile, for longstanding assets, reconfiguration for smart operations will likely be on a case-by-case basis, although the benefits can be significant.
—Ian Sanders, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Due to a reconfiguration of the market, there could be as many as 75 vendors this year as compared to years past when the number averaged around 50 at the Water Street site.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Markle launched the As Ever brand, a reconfiguration of her initial American Riviera Orchard label, in February.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Meanwhile, for longstanding assets, reconfiguration for smart operations will likely be on a case-by-case basis, although the benefits can be significant.
—Ian Sanders, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Due to a reconfiguration of the market, there could be as many as 75 vendors this year as compared to years past when the number averaged around 50 at the Water Street site.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
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“Reconfiguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconfiguration. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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