Privatize

//ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz//

Word Type

Verb

The word "privatize" can be used as a verb.

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Derived Terms

privatizable privatization privatizer reprivatize self-privatize semiprivatized unprivatize

Derived From

Context

commercial enterprise computing economics industry

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

denationalise denationalize

Manner Of

Related Terms

control government industry private privatization scope variable

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