noun · academic
redistribution
/ˌriːdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/re·dis·tri·BU·tion
The act of reallocating income or wealth within a society, typically through taxes and social programs, to reduce inequality.
Examples
“Progressive taxation is a common tool for redistribution.”
“Debates about redistribution often polarise public opinion.”
“Effective redistribution requires transparent targeting of benefits.”
Band 8 sentence
“Progressive taxation and targeted social spending are vital tools for redistribution that reduce extreme inequality.”
Collocations
- income redistribution
- redistribution of wealth
- redistributive policies
Word family
Common mistakes
distribution (used where redistribution is meant)→redistribution
use 'redistribution' as countable (a redistribution)→redistribution (uncountable in many contexts)
Say it for a higher band
5sharing→6reallocation→7+redistribution
Synonyms
reallocation
Easily confused
distribution
“The distribution of food supplies was organised after the storm.”
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