privatization
US /ˌpraɪ.və.t̬əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌpraɪ.və.t̬əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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privatisering
the transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control
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The government announced the privatization of the national airline.
De regering kondigde de privatisering van de nationale luchtvaartmaatschappij aan.
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Many argue that privatization can lead to improved efficiency.
Velen beweren dat privatisering kan leiden tot verbeterde efficiëntie.