decentralize

[ dee-sen-truh-lahyz ]

/ diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz /

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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.

Also especially British, de·cen·tral·ise .

Origin of decentralize

First recorded in 1850–55; de- + centralize

OTHER WORDS FROM decentralize

de·cen·tral·ist, nounde·cen·tral·i·za·tion, noun

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Example sentences from the Web for decentralize

Each side can appreciate some but not all aspects of decentralization.
Relax—Both Parties Are Going Extinct|Nick Gillespie|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Decentralization should cover every aspect of publishing, including acquisition.
5 Ways to Fix Book Publishing|Anis Shivani|July 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The problem with that is that it represents a sort of decentralization.
Literary City: Jay McInerney’s New York|Henry Krempels|January 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Decentralization has been the essential fact of Afghan life for centuries.
Karzai's Newest Lie|Stephen Kinzer|July 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Is the highest effectiveness of a library to be secured by a policy of decentralization?
Papers and Proceedings of the Twenty-Third General Meeting of the American Library Association|Various
It professes to be a plan for a reorganization of the Vilayets, on the principle of decentralization and local self-government.
The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879|Various
The work of decentralization in England is rapidly going on.
British Political Leaders|Justin McCarthy
Three years ago I attempted the fabrication of alternative railroad centralization and decentralization schemes.
Our Railroads To-Morrow|Edward Hungerford
At the same time, the decentralization of industries began and a people's militia was created.
A history of China., [3d ed. rev. and enl.]|Wolfram Eberhard

British Dictionary definitions for decentralize

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 forms of decentralize

decentralist, noun, adjectivedecentralization or decentralisation, noun

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单词	decentralize
释义	decentralize [ dee-sen-truh-lahyz ] / diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz / SEE SYNONYMS FOR decentralize ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Also especially British, de·cen·tral·ise . Origin of decentralize First recorded in 1850–55; de- + centralize OTHER WORDS FROM decentralize de·cen·tral·ist, nounde·cen·tral·i·za·tion, noun Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for decentralize Each side can appreciate some but not all aspects of decentralization. Relax—Both Parties Are Going Extinct\|Nick Gillespie\|November 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Decentralization should cover every aspect of publishing, including acquisition. 5 Ways to Fix Book Publishing\|Anis Shivani\|July 12, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The problem with that is that it represents a sort of decentralization. Literary City: Jay McInerney’s New York\|Henry Krempels\|January 26, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Decentralization has been the essential fact of Afghan life for centuries. Karzai's Newest Lie\|Stephen Kinzer\|July 20, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Is the highest effectiveness of a library to be secured by a policy of decentralization? Papers and Proceedings of the Twenty-Third General Meeting of the American Library Association\|Various It professes to be a plan for a reorganization of the Vilayets, on the principle of decentralization and local self-government. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879\|Various The work of decentralization in England is rapidly going on. British Political Leaders\|Justin McCarthy Three years ago I attempted the fabrication of alternative railroad centralization and decentralization schemes. Our Railroads To-Morrow\|Edward Hungerford At the same time, the decentralization of industries began and a people's militia was created. A history of China., [3d ed. rev. and enl.]\|Wolfram Eberhard British Dictionary definitions for decentralize 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 forms of decentralize decentralist, noun, adjectivedecentralization or decentralisation, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to decentralize scatter, disperse, distribute, regionalize, separate, broadcast, circulate, disseminate, divvy, partition, propagate, allot, allocate, apportion
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decentralize

verb (used with object), de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing.

verb (used without object), de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing.

Origin of decentralize

OTHER WORDS FROM decentralize

Example sentences from the Web for decentralize

British Dictionary definitions for decentralize

decentralise

verb

Derived forms of decentralize

Words related to decentralize