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Definition of restructuring

restructuring

/ˌriːˈstrʌktʃərɪŋ/
re · struc · tur · ing
Plural:restructurings
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Adjective:restructured
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Past Simple:restructured
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Past Participle:restructured
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Present Participle:restructuring
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restructuring Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The corporate management action of reorganizing the legal, ownership, operational, or other structures of a company to make it more profitable or better organized for its present needs.

Example

"The firm underwent a major corporate restructuring to reduce debt and focus on its core software business."

2

The general act or process of organizing a system, institution, or arrangement in a new and different way.

Example

"The university announced a complete restructuring of its undergraduate curriculum for the upcoming academic year."

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• verb

1

To organize a system, business, or institution in a new and different way (present participle of restructure).

Example

"The bank is currently restructuring its loan portfolio to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure."

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• Nearby Words

restring
restroom
restructure
restructuring
restudy
restuff
restyle

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Restructuring. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/restructuring
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