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decentralized

/dɪˈsɛntəraɪzd/ adjective · British & US
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What does decentralized mean?

adjective

Organized or managed in a way that does not rely on a central authority, with decision-making power distributed among participants.

Example

"The decentralized network allowed users to access information without relying on a single server."

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