reshoot
n.— «In bureaucratese, the new report is called a “reshoot.” It’s a revised estimate of the cost of serving Oregonians in the Oregon Health Plan, food stamps, long-term care for seniors and other social services.» —“Caseload predictions hit budget” by Steve Law Statesman Journal (Salem, Ore.) May 31, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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