regionalize

verb re·gion·al·ize \ ˈrēj-nə-ˌlīz , ˈrē-jə-nə-ˌlīz \

Definition of regionalize

regionalized; regionalizing

transitive verb

: to divide into regions or administrative districts : arrange regionally

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regionalization

play \ˌrēj-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən, ˌrē-jə-nə-lə-\ noun

Recent Examples of regionalize from the Web

Democrats in these states are now relishing the opportunity to play the party of low taxes on suburban, single-digit millionaires — while also seizing the chance to regionalize national political dynamics that favor Team Blue.

— eric levitz, Daily Intelligencer, "Republicans Poised for Collapse in New York," 9 Jan. 2018
The push to regionalize the electric grid, first proposed as part of the unsuccessful 1990s deregulation effort and withdrawn as recently as last year, was inserted into existing legislation late Friday.

— jeff mcdonald, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Power play: Electric grid plan resurfaces at end of session," 11 Sep. 2017
By mid-June, the group reached consensus on the last big points, according to Billig: how to regionalize school-worker pay, and details on the changes to tax levies.

— joseph o’sullivan, The Seattle Times, "Eight lawmakers’ secluded struggle to broker McCleary funding deal," 3 July 2017

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