decentralized
[ dee-sen-truh-lahyzd ]
/ diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪzd /
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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: They implemented a decentralized scheme for the business, dividing it into four geographic areas managed by local staff.A system of decentralized government empowered communities at the grassroots level and gave them a say in how they were governed.
happening or carried out locally and usually independently: Decentralized wastewater treatment puts the treatment system at or near the school, industrial site, etc., that generates the wastewater.
dispersed from a core area; spread out: It is challenging for our state to provide public services and infrastructure to an ever-growing and decentralized population base.
(of currency) not controlled or distributed by a government, bank, or other third party, as bitcoin and some other digital currencies: While decentralized currencies are hurting in a bearish month, the prospects for state-issued virtual money look even dimmer.
verb
the simple past tense and past participle of decentralize.
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Also especially British, de·cen·tral·ised .
Origin of decentralized
Words nearby decentralized
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