delayering

/ (diːˈleɪərɪŋ) /

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noun

the process of pruning the administrative structure of a large organization by reducing the number of tiers in its hierarchy

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Words nearby delayering

delayed opening, delayed reaction, delayed speech, delayed stress reaction, delayer, delayering, delaying action, delay line, delay screen, Delbert, Delbet's sign

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