decentralized
adjective
(of a central authority) having much of the decision-making power vested in teams, divisions, or local branches instead of in a single center of power.
decentralised
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a variation of
decentralized.
Example Sentences
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Unlike a bank, it isn't run by one single authority - it's decentralised, existing across many computers all around the world, making it harder to tax and regulate.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Faced with the relentless attacks, Ukraine has set itself ambitious targets to shift away from Soviet-era coal and gas plants towards decentralised, renewable energy sources like wind and solar.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Kerala stood apart, earning international attention for decentralised planning, high social indicators, literacy, poverty reduction and a strong public health system.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
The government quickly put in place a new supreme leader, while its decentralised "mosaic defence" allowed the military to retaliate without losing much of a step.
From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026
Our whole military organisation is becoming more decentralised and more dependent on voluntary effort; it is devolving more and more upon Territorial Associations and local bodies of all kinds.
From Against Home Rule (1912) The Case for the Union by S. Rosenbaum
