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resegregation

resegregation

8.9
Separating things that were mixed back into their original groups
  • noun
  • /ˌriːˈsɛɡrɪˌɡeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : resegregación
  • Due to a sorting error, the recycling center had to perform resegregation of the collected plastics.

Examples

  • The laboratory's protocol required resegregation of materials if any contamination was detected.

  • The resegregation of the data was necessary for accurate analysis.

  • After the samples were mixed by mistake, a careful resegregation was necessary to restore the original categories.

  • The resegregation process can lead to inefficiencies in production.

  • After the materials were mixed, a careful resegregation was necessary to restore the original categories.

  • The factory implemented resegregation of the components to ensure quality control during production.

  • Due to the sorting error, the team carried out resegregation of the items to separate them correctly.

Synonyms

fragmentation
vsresegregation
  • Specialized
9 6.8

When a group or society breaks into smaller parts and loses shared values

is about deliberate regrouping into clear categories, not accidental breakdown
partitioning
vsresegregation
3 6.0

Dividing something into parts or groups

separates previously combined elements back into distinct operational groups
compartmentalization
vsresegregation
1 8.0

Dividing something into separate parts to keep things organized

separates previous combinations into clear categories, focusing on categorical separation
reclassification
vsresegregation
1 6.5

To move something into a different group

separates previously mixed items back into distinct groups rather than relabeling them
uncoupling
vsresegregation
1 5.0

Separating things that were joined before, for example train cars

does the same but emphasizes grouping into distinct categories again
disaggregation
vsresegregation
  • Specialized
1 7.9

Breaking a whole into smaller separate parts

refers to reestablishing prior category separations rather than simple decomposition
modularization
vsresegregation
  • Specialized
1 7.0

To divide something into separate parts that work on their own

focuses on restoring earlier category divisions rather than designing modular units
splitting
vsresegregation
3.4

The act of dividing something into parts or groups

specifically returns previously joined items to defined categories again
sectionalization
vsresegregation
8.8

A process of dividing something into separate parts to make it easier to manage

splits former mixtures back into distinct groups rather than just marking boundaries
subclassification
vsresegregation
  • Specialized
7.2

A smaller group within a larger group that helps organize similar things

separates previously joined items into main categories, not just smaller subgroups
fractionalization
vsresegregation
  • Specialized
9.0

The breaking of a group or society into smaller, competing groups

focuses on restoring clear category separation rather than causing rivalry among parts

Antonyms

638 2.7

To mix two or more things into one

How Separated

resegregation
  • Specialized
8.9
separation
8 3.2
mixing
51 1.8

Surface Forms

resegregation singular

Morphology

resegregation = resegregate (transparent) = re + segregate + ion

The noun is a regular and predictable action noun formed from 'resegregate' by adding '-ion'.

Etymology

Resegregation combines re- and segregation, where re- means 'again' and segregation means 'separating groups'. In technical settings, resegregation is the process of sorting materials or items back into separate categories after they were mixed, so it is separating things 'again'.