What does decentralize mean?
Definitions for decentralize
diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪzde·cen·tral·ize
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Princeton's WordNet
decentralize, deconcentrate, decentraliseverb
make less central
"After the revolution, food distribution was decentralized"
Wiktionary
decentralizeverb
To cause something to change from being concentrated at one point to being distributed across a number of points.
decentralizeverb
To reduce the authority of a governing body by distributing that authority among several bodies.
Wikipedia
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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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.
Webster Dictionary
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of decentralize in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of decentralize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of decentralize in a Sentence
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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- descentralitzarCatalan, Valencian
- descentralizarSpanish
- decentraliseraSwedish
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