Definitions for decentralize
diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪzde·cen·tral·ize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. decentralize, deconcentrate, decentraliseverb

   make less central

   "After the revolution, food distribution was decentralized"

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1. decentralizeverb

   To cause something to change from being concentrated at one point to being distributed across a number of points.

2. decentralizeverb

   To reduce the authority of a governing body by distributing that authority among several bodies.

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1. decentralize

   Decentralization or decentralisation is the process by which the activities of an organization, particularly those regarding planning and decision making, are distributed or delegated away from a central, authoritative location or group.Concepts of decentralization have been applied to group dynamics and management science in private businesses and organizations, political science, law and public administration, economics, money and technology.

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1. decentralize

   To decentralize means to distribute or disperse power, functions, people, or things away from a central authority, location, or group. It involves shifting control or decision-making responsibilities from a single, central point to multiple individuals or groups at various levels or locations. This can be seen in political systems, businesses, technologies, or other organizational structures.

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1. Decentralizeverb

   to prevent from centralizing; to cause to withdraw from the center or place of concentration; to divide and distribute (what has been united or concentrated); -- esp. said of authority, or the administration of public affairs

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of decentralize in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of decentralize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of decentralize in a Sentence

1. Bernd Osterloh:

   I think a company of this size cannot steer everything from Wolfsburg, our approach is: centralize as much as necessary and decentralize as much as possible.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=decentralize
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Decentralize
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralize
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decentralize
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=decentralize