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Grammar : Verb
Spell : dee-sen-truh-lahyz
Phonetic Transcription : diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz

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Définition of decentralize

Origin :
  • 1840 (implied in decentralized), probably a back-formation from decentralization. Related: Decentralizing.
  • verb distribute over a less concentrated area
Example sentences :
  • The only way to engage the people in the task is to decentralize the government.
  • Extract from : « China, Japan and the U.S.A. » by John Dewey
  • For once we have centralized our great rail transport plant, we shall at once begin to decentralize it.
  • Extract from : « Our Railroads To-Morrow » by Edward Hungerford
  • The partisans of State Rights, in their efforts to decentralize, would denationalize.
  • Extract from : « Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 18 (of 20) » by Charles Sumner
  • It is probable, therefore, that on the whole the effect of Socialism would be to decentralize rather than to centralize.
  • Extract from : « Twentieth Century Socialism » by Edmond Kelly

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