decentralized
Americanadjective
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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(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
Etymology
Origin of decentralized
First recorded in 1830–40; decentralize + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; decentralize ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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It’s also from the shift in the bitcoin market away from the decentralized hedge it once was.
From MarketWatch
After all, it’s not always wise to invest in a largely untested, decentralized asset without nerves of steel.
From MarketWatch
Instead, an asset that once sold itself as a decentralized alternative to the traditional financial system — or “tradfi” — has been incorporated into that very same system.
From MarketWatch
“I’m a big believer in decentralized, distributed power. And I think, you know, it’s harder to hack 50 election systems than it is to hack one.”
“State and locally run elections keep power decentralized, increase transparency and build trust among Washingtonians.”
From Salon
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