How do you use the word "decentralize" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "decentralize": Algeria needs to decentralize planning. Should Algeria decentralize its power?

Decentralize Meaning

/diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪz/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

verbTo cause to change from being concentrated at one point or site to being distributed across several.

verbTo reduce the authority of (a governing body) by distributing that authority among several bodies.

Sentence Examples

Algeria needs to decentralize planning.

Should Algeria decentralize its power?

They want to decentralize the power of the federal agency.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

decentralise

Antonyms:

concentrate

CEFR Practice Quiz

Large corporations often ____ their offices to reduce operating costs.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

Algeria needs to ____ planning.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- Proto-Indo-European *ḱent-der. Ancient Greek κέντρον (kéntron)der. Latin centrum Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālis Latin centrālisbor. English central Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English centralize English decentralize From de- + centralize.

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