decentralization
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trəˌlaɪz verb (used with object)
1.
to distribute the administrative powers or functions of (a central authority) over a less concentrated area: to decentralize the national government.
2.
to disperse (something) from an area of concentration: to decentralize the nation's industry.
verb (used without object)
3.
to undergo decentralization: The city government is looking for ways to decentralize.
Also, especially British, de·cen·tral·ise.
Related forms
de·cen·tral·ist, noun
de·cen·tral·i·za·tion, noun
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decentralize or decentralise (diːˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to reorganize (a government, industry, etc) into smaller more autonomous units |
| 2. | to disperse (a concentration, as of industry or population) |
| decentralise or decentralise | |
| —vb | |
| de'centralist or decentralise | |
| —n, —adj | |
| decentrali'zation or decentralise | |
| —n | |
| decentrali'sation or decentralise | |
| —n | |
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| decentralize or decentralise (diːˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to reorganize (a government, industry, etc) into smaller more autonomous units |
| 2. | to disperse (a concentration, as of industry or population) |
| decentralise or decentralise | |
| —vb | |
| de'centralist or decentralise | |
| —n, —adj | |
| decentrali'zation or decentralise | |
| —n | |
| decentrali'sation or decentralise | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
decentralize
1851, from de- + centralize. Related: Decentralization (1846); decentralized; decentralizing.
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Example sentences
He was committed to decentralization-to ensuring that the center did not lose touch with the various regions.
National defense isn't a good candidate for decentralization because national security threats are rarely localized.
Both movements can be seen in terms of a decentralization of power.
But after six months of internal problems, decentralization and reorganization, now there are many voices.
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