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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One of the stories of tennis over the past 25 years is the complete reconfiguration of greatness.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
The reconfiguration of ticket offices and concession areas will give way to more queue space for the security screening checkpoint, more commonly known as TSA.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
The project cost, including the I-75 interchange reconfiguration, has been pegged previously at $425 million.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
Beyond that, given Broadcom’s swift reconfiguration of VMware’s channel sales program, some speculate that customer support and service delivery could suffer as partners seek other, more profitable alternatives.
—Will Townsend, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
The reconfiguration of ticket offices and concession areas will give way to more queue space for the security screening checkpoint, more commonly known as TSA.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
The project cost, including the I-75 interchange reconfiguration, has been pegged previously at $425 million.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
Beyond that, given Broadcom’s swift reconfiguration of VMware’s channel sales program, some speculate that customer support and service delivery could suffer as partners seek other, more profitable alternatives.
—Will Townsend, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Reconfiguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconfiguration. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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