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decentralisation |
decentralise |
decentralised |
decentralising |
decentralization |
decentralize
| decentralized
| decentralizing
| deception
| deceptive
| deceptively
decentralize
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb decentralize has 1 sense
- decentralize(v = verb.change) decentralise, deconcentrate - make less central; "After the revolution, food distribution was decentralized" is one way to alter, change, modify
Antonyms: centralise, centralize
Derived forms noun decentralization2, noun decentralization1
Sample sentences:
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OXFORD DICTIONARY
decentralize, v.tr. (also -ise)
1 transfer (powers etc.) from a central to a local authority.
2 reorganize (a centralized institution, organization, etc.) on the basis of greater local autonomy.
1 transfer (powers etc.) from a central to a local authority.
2 reorganize (a centralized institution, organization, etc.) on the basis of greater local autonomy.
Derivative
decentralist n. & adj. decentralization n.
ROGET THESAURUS
decentralize
Decomposition
VB decompose, decompound, analyze, disembody, dissolve, resolve into its elements, separate into its elements, electrolyze, dissect, decentralize, break up, disperse, unravel, crumble into dust.
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