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decentralization

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/diːˌsɛntrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · de-cen-tra-li-za-tion

The process of distributing or delegating functions, powers, or decision-making away from a central authority.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of distributing or delegating functions, powers, or decision-making away from a central authority.

یہ عمل ہے جس میں کام، اختیارات، یا فیصلے مرکزی اتھارٹی سے دور منتقل کیے جاتے ہیں۔

مرکزیت کی کمی

markaziyat ki kami

Formal: غیر مرکزی نظام

Synonyms

distributiondelegationdevolutionتقسیمتفویضمنتقلی

Antonyms

centralizationconsolidationunificationمرکزیتیکجائییکسانیت

Common Collocations

  • decentralization of power
  • decentralization in governance
  • economic decentralization

Example Sentences

Decentralization can lead to more efficient local governance.

مرکزیت کی کمی مقامی حکومت میں زیادہ مؤثر ہونے کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے.

Markaziyat ki kami maqami hukoomat mein zyada mo'asser hone ki taraf le ja sakti hai.

The country's decentralization efforts have improved public services.

ملک کی مرکزیت کی کمی کی کوششوں نے عوامی خدمات کو بہتر بنایا ہے.

Mulak ki markaziyat ki kami ki koshishon ne aawami khidmaat ko behtar banaya hai.

Decentralization helps to empower local communities.

مرکزیت کی کمی مقامی کمیونٹیز کو طاقتور بنانے میں مدد دیتی ہے.

Markaziyat ki kami maqami communities ko taqatwar banane mein madad deti hai.

Easily Confused With

centralization:Centralization refers to the concentration of control and decision-making at a single, central point, unlike decentralization which distributes it.

Word Family

decentralized
adjectiveغیر مرکزی
decentralize
verbغیر مرکزی بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'de-' as 'away from' and 'centralization' as a point; decentralization means moving away from that point.

Imagine a star where each point represents a local authority branching out from a central point.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "decentralizare" — to distribute away from a central point

First known use: 20th century

The term has evolved from the Latin roots, where 'de-' means removal and 'central' refers to a center, highlighting its meaning of redistributing power or authority away from a single central authority.