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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As a decentralized system whose channels and stations exist within the communities they serve, public media represents a last bastion of local and regional programming.
From Los Angeles Times
The company describes Theta Network as a “blockchain-powered decentralized cloud for AI, media and entertainment.”
From Los Angeles Times
In practice, “Santa” is a decentralized supply chain run by unpaid parents facing volatile demand, shifting preferences, tight budgets and hard delivery deadlines, with zero tolerance for stock-outs or perceived unfairness.
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
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