What's the difference between again and reapportion?

Again


Definition:

  • (adv.) In return, back; as, bring us word again.
  • (adv.) Another time; once more; anew.
  • (adv.) Once repeated; -- of quantity; as, as large again, half as much again.
  • (adv.) In any other place.
  • (adv.) On the other hand.
  • (adv.) Moreover; besides; further.
  • (prep.) Alt. of Agains

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Reapportion


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To apportion again.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Cose data obtained in 16 of these laboratories were used as the basis of a discussion on the identification of indirect expenses and the method of reapportioning these costs to the diagnostic testing sections of the laboratories.
  • (2) In the C laminae of the LGN, retinogeniculate terminals also reapportion their synaptic contacts.
  • (3) Led by economist Andrew Dilnot, the commission is charged with producing a workable settlement of the vexed issue of how social care costs, not least care home fees now typically in excess of £500 a week, should be reapportioned between the state and the citizen.
  • (4) Government funds for medical and related research should be reapportioned in relation to responsibilities (paragraph 12b).

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