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- [dee-sen-truh-lahyz]
- /diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz/
- /ˌdiːˈsen.trə.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-sen-truh-lahyz]
- /diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz/
Definitions of decentralize word
- verb decentralize To decentralize government or a large organization means to move some departments away from the main administrative area, or to give more power to local departments. 3
- verb decentralize to reorganize (a government, industry, etc) into smaller more autonomous units 3
- verb decentralize to disperse (a concentration, as of industry or population) 3
- verb transitive decentralize to break up a concentration of (governmental authority, industry, population, etc.) in a main center and distribute more widely 3
- verb with object decentralize to distribute the administrative powers or functions of (a central authority) over a less concentrated area: to decentralize the national government. 1
- verb with object decentralize to disperse (something) from an area of concentration: to decentralize the nation's industry. 1
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Origin of decentralize
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; de- + centralize
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Parts of speech for Decentralize
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decentralize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decentralize
verb decentralize
- scatter — to throw loosely about; distribute at irregular intervals: to scatter seeds.
- disperse — to drive or send off in various directions; scatter: to disperse a crowd.
- distribute — to divide and give out in shares; deal out; allot.
- regionalize — to divide or organize into regions for administrative purposes
- separate — to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
Antonyms for decentralize
verb decentralize
- centralize — To centralize a country, state, or organization means to create a system in which one central group of people gives instructions to regional groups.
- concentrate — If you concentrate on something, or concentrate your mind on it, you give all your attention to it.
- consolidate — If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure.
- assemble — When people assemble or when someone assembles them, they come together in a group, usually for a particular purpose such as a meeting.
Top questions with decentralize
- in what ways does federalism decentralize politics and policies?
- how to decentralize?
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