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privatize

Syllabification: (pri·va·tize)
Pronunciation: /ˈprīvəˌtīz/

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Definition of privatize

verb

[with object]
  • transfer (a business, industry, or service) from public to private ownership and control:a plan for privatizing education

Derivatives

privatization

Pronunciation: /ˌprīvətəˈzāSHən/

noun

privatizer

noun

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