Decentralise
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Decentralise is a verb meaning (British spelling) To cause something to change from being concentrated at one point to being distributed across a number of points.
Meaning
(British spelling) To cause something to change from being concentrated at one point to being distributed across a number of points.
More Meanings
- To reduce the authority of a governing body by distributing that authority among several bodies.
Word Forms
- decentralises
- decentralising
- decentralised
- decentralize
Synonyms for decentralise
Depending on context, synonyms include decentralize, deconcentrate.
Antonyms for decentralise
Common opposites include concentrate, centralize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decentralize, deconcentrate, devolve, deregionalize, delocalise, dislocalize.
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