decentralize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to distribute the administrative powers or functions of (a central authority) over a less concentrated area.
to decentralize the national government.
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to disperse (something) from an area of concentration.
to decentralize the nation's industry.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to reorganize (a government, industry, etc) into smaller more autonomous units
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to disperse (a concentration, as of industry or population)
Other Word Forms
- decentralist noun
- decentralization noun
Etymology
Origin of decentralize
First recorded in 1850–55; de- + centralize
Example Sentences
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They are transferred over decentralized blockchain ledgers, like other cryptocurrencies.
From Barron's
The company is also developing its own blockchain—a decentralized transaction ledger—and counts Visa as a design partner.
From Barron's
Tokenization refers to digitizing equities to trade through decentralized blockchains rather than a traditional exchange.
From Barron's
But a stable, credible, decentralized governance framework is more important than any marginal influence we might surrender.
If governments decide to regulate decentralized computing infrastructure, costs increase and flexibility decreases.
From MarketWatch
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