decoupling

British  

/ diːˈkʌplɪŋ /

noun

1. the separation of previously linked systems so that they may operate independently

2. electronics the reduction or avoidance of undesired distortion or oscillations in a circuit, caused by unwanted common coupling between two or more circuits

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Example Sentences

“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.”

From Salon

That involves developing mechanisms for what he describes as “avalanche decoupling”—basically the kind of total economic isolation that makes a war not just expensive, but suicidal for the Chinese economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

He said that Germany sought a more balanced relationship with China but added, “it would be a mistake to link this with a decoupling from China.“

From The Wall Street Journal

State said China had used a technique known as decoupling to muffle the register and evade detection.

From The Wall Street Journal