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.
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, noun de·cen·tral·i·za·tion, nounWords nearby decentralize
decennary,
decennial,
decennium,
decent,
decenter,
decentralize,
decentralized processing,
decentre,
deception,
deception bed,
deception table
Example sentences from the Web for decentralise
They wished to decentralise the government, and to obtain, for good or evil, the genuine expression of popular sentiment.
The History of Freedom |John Emerich Edward Dalberg-ActonIts first effect, if it has any real power in our hearts and lives, will be to change their centre, to decentralise.
Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) |Alexander MaclarenOf the modern tendencies which affect literature, not commerce, the most conspicuous is the tendency to decentralise.
American Sketches |Charles Whibley
British Dictionary definitions for decentralise
decentralize
decentralise
/ (diːˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz) /
verb
to reorganize (a government, industry, etc) into smaller more autonomous units
to disperse (a concentration, as of industry or population)