decoupling
Britishnoun
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the separation of previously linked systems so that they may operate independently
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electronics the reduction or avoidance of undesired distortion or oscillations in a circuit, caused by unwanted common coupling between two or more circuits
Example Sentences
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“When you create a powerful price incentive, people figure out how to do more with less. And so there’s been a decoupling of the economy from energy consumption,” Victor said.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
Watch for the creation of new jobs and job descriptions that tap the coming flexibility, decoupling and flattening—most likely at brand-new, quick-on-their-feet companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
But decoupling from the United States would not be easy, fast or cheap.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026
The results are the latest reflection of workers’ individual sentiment decoupling from broader economic figures.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
Finally, they go, it will accept decoupling and modulation.
From The Belgian Curtain Europe after Communism by Vaknin, Samuel
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