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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary de·cen·tral·ize verb ⇨ see decentralization English Etymology decentralize 1851, from de- + centralize. Related: Decentralization (1846); decentralized (1851). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 decentralize de·cen·tral·ize (BrE also -ise) / 7di:5sentrElaiz / verb to give some of the power of a central government, organization, etc. to smaller parts or organizations around the country 分散,下放(权力)；将…的权力下放: ▪ [VN] decentralized authority / administration 下放了的权力/行政权 ▪ [also V] OPP centralize • de·cen·tral·iza·tion, -isa·tion / 7di:7sentrElai5zeiFn; NAmE -lE5z- / noun [U, sing.] Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged de·centralize \(ˈ)dē+\ transitive verb Etymology: probably from French décentraliser, from dé- de- (from Old French des-) + centraliser to centralize : to deprive of centralization: as a. : to disperse or distribute the functions or powers of (as a government) < decentralize the administration of flood relief > b. : to cause to withdraw from the center or place of concentration < decentralize downtown business areas — J.C.Ingraham > |
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