reorganization
UK[ˌriːɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən]US[ˌriːɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən]
n
the act or process of changing the way the different parts of something are organized or grouped
n
the state of having been organized in a new way
Morpheme Breakdown
re
organiz
ation
re
again
organiz
e) (to arrange
ation
action or state
Etymology
The word 'reorganization' is a modern English formation built upon the verb 'organize'. The core concept of 'organize' traces back to the Greek 'organon', meaning a tool or instrument, which metaphorically evolved into the idea of arranging parts into a functioning whole, much like the organs in a body. The Latin prefix 're-' (again) was attached to signify the action of doing this arranging or structuring anew. Finally, the Latinate noun-forming suffix '-ation' was added to create a term for the process or result of this renewed structuring, perfectly capturing its meaning of a systematic change to an existing arrangement.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + organiz(e) (to arrange) + ation (action or state)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
organiz(e): From the English verb 'organize', itself from Latin 'organizare' (to furnish with organs, arrange) and Greek 'organon' (tool, instrument).
ation: Latin suffix '-ation', used to form nouns indicating an action, process, or state.
Examples
The company underwent a major reorganization to improve efficiency.
The reorganization of the files made the data much easier to find.
After the merger, the reorganization of departments took several months.