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Term: Privatizing

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To transfer ownership or control of a business or industry from the public sector to private individuals or companies.

Example sentence: The government is considering privatizing the national railways to reduce its financial burden.

Sense 2:

Definition: To sell off state-owned assets or enterprises to private investors or entities.

Example sentence: After privatising several major utilities, the government witnessed an influx of foreign investments.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Pertaining to the process or act of privatizing.

Example sentence: The privatizing initiative resulted in improved efficiency within the formerly state-owned enterprises.

Sense 2:

Definition: Associated with the concept or policy of privatization.

Example sentence: Privatizing measures have become a controversial topic among economists and politicians alike.