verb
- present participle of deconcentrate; the process of dispersing or spreading out something that was previously concentrated in one place or among one group
Usage: often used in political, economic, or administrative contexts; can refer to decentralizing power, resources, or population
Examples
- The government is deconcentrating power by transferring authority to regional offices.
- Deconcentrating the population from the capital city has been a long-term policy goal.
- The company is deconcentrating its manufacturing operations across multiple countries.
- Urban planners are deconcentrating commercial activity to reduce downtown congestion.
- Deconcentrating wealth among more stakeholders was part of the economic reform plan.