Decentralization
Pronunciation: /dɪˌsɛntrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Decentralization (noun)
- A system where power and decisions are given to local groups instead of one central authority.
- The process of reducing control by a central body and spreading responsibilities across different places or teams.
- A design where computing tasks or data are handled by many computers, not by one main server.
Examples
- Decentralization gives power shared locally to communities.
- The plan supports decentralization by sharing power locally.