decentralization

de·cen·tral·i·za·tion

noun \(ˌ)dē-ˌsen-trə-lə-ˈzā-shən\

Definition of DECENTRALIZATION

1

: the dispersion or distribution of functions and powers; specifically : the delegation of power from a central authority to regional and local authorities

2

: the redistribution of population and industry from urban centers to outlying areas

— de·cen·tral·ize \(ˌ)dē-ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz\ verb

First Known Use of DECENTRALIZATION

1846

Rhymes with DECENTRALIZATION

characterization, circumnavigation, commercialization, criminalization, cross-examination, de-Stalinization, declassification, decontamination, dehumanization, demystification, deterioration, differentiation, disassociation, disorientation, disorganization, disqualification, diversification, electrification, excommunication, exemplification, experimentation, extemporization, externalization, generalization, homogenization, hospitalization, hyperventilation, idealization, identification, indemnification, indetermination, indiscrimination, individuation, insubordination, intensification, intermediation, italicization, masculinization, megacorporation, militarization, miniaturization, misappropriation, miscommunication, misinterpretation, misrepresentation, monopolization, nonproliferation, overcompensation, overpopulation, personification, popularization, predetermination, ratiocination, rationalization, recapitulation, reconciliation, reconsideration, rehabilitation, reinterpretation, reorganization, revitalization, secularization, solidification, tintinnabulation, transubstantiation, underestimation, undervaluation, visualization