Definitions for decentralization
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
de•cen•tral•izediˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz(v.)-ized, -iz•ing.
(v.t.)to distribute the administrative powers or functions of (a central authority) throughout regional divisions, etc.
to disperse (something) from an area of concentration.
(v.i.)to undergo or achieve decentralization.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Origin of decentralize:
1850–55
de•cen`tral•i•za′tion(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
decentralization, decentalisation(noun)
the social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts
decentralization, decentralisation(noun)
the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments
Wiktionary
decentralization(Noun)
The action of decentralizing, or the state of being decentralized.
Webster Dictionary
Decentralization(noun)
the action of decentralizing, or the state of being decentralized
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