decentralize
verb (used with object)
to distribute the administrative powers or functions of (a central authority) over a less concentrated area.
decentralise
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a variation of
decentralize.
Example Sentences
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At a press briefing on Tuesday, WHO expert Thierno Balde described efforts to ramp up and decentralise the response to bring it closer to communities where the virus is spreading.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Burnham also intends to decentralise power away from London to other cities and regions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Highlighting recent success stories from the north-east – including Brit Award winner Jade and last year's Mercury Prize recipients English Teacher – Twist says the music industry is making a "big push" to decentralise.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2025
He pledged reforms that would "demilitarise, demonopolise and decentralise" the country.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2023
This was simply a measure to decentralise administration, and to admit Irishmen to a share in Irish administration.
From The New Irish Constitution by J. H. Morgan
