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 decentralize
The partisans of State Rights, in their efforts to decentralize, would denationalize.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 18 (of 20) |Charles SumnerFor once we have centralized our great rail transport plant, we shall at once begin to decentralize it.
Our Railroads To-Morrow |Edward HungerfordThe only way to engage the people in the task is to decentralize the government.
China, Japan and the U.S.A. |John DeweyIt is probable, therefore, that on the whole the effect of Socialism would be to decentralize rather than to centralize.
Twentieth Century Socialism |Edmond Kelly
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)