decentralize
[ dee-sen-truh-lahyz ]
/ diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz /
verb (used with object), de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing.
to distribute the administrative powers or functions of (a central authority) over a less concentrated area: to decentralize the national government.
to disperse (something) from an area of concentration: to decentralize the nation's industry.
verb (used without object), de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing.
to undergo decentralization: The city government is looking for ways to decentralize.
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Nearby words
decennium, decent, decenter, decently, decentralization, decentralize, decentralized processing, decentre, deception, deception bed, deception table
Also especially British, de·cen·tral·ise.
Origin of decentralize
Related formsde·cen·tral·ist, nounde·cen·tral·i·za·tion, noun
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decentralize
decentralise
/ (diːˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz) /
verb
to reorganize (a government, industry, etc) into smaller more autonomous units
to disperse (a concentration, as of industry or population)
Derived Formsdecentralist, noun, adjectivedecentralization or decentralisation, noun
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