decentralization

Other spellings

• (UK) decentralisation

Word parts

de- + centralization or decentralize + -ation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /diːˌsɛntrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
• Hyphenation: de‧cen‧tral‧iza‧tion

Noun

Singular decentralization

Plural decentralizations

1. Decentralization is the act of decentralizing something.