Decentralising

/diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle form; the ongoing process of distributing power and authority away from a central point.

Etymology

The present participle form of decentralise, created by adding -ing. British English spelling; American English uses decentralizing.

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Many school districts are decentralising budgets, giving individual schools more control over their own money rather than having the district office decide everything. Early results show teachers feel more empowered when they have actual decision-making power!

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