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decentralize vs devolve
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| decentralizeverb/diːˈsen.trə.laɪz/ | Meaning to move power or control away from one central place and give it to smaller local groups | Goes with decentralize power | Example The government plans to decentralize education and give schools more freedom. |
| devolveverb/dɪˈvɑːlv/ | Meaning To pass power or a job from a higher level to a lower one. | Goes with — | Example The central government plans to devolve more power to local councils. |
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