Meaning of the word privatization in English

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privatization

US /ˌpraɪ.və.t̬əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌpraɪ.və.t̬əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control

Example:
The government announced the privatization of the national airline.
Many argue that privatization can lead to improved efficiency.
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