Decentralization

Pronunciation: /dɪˌsɛntrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

Decentralization (noun)

  1. A system where power and decisions are given to local groups instead of one central authority.
  2. The process of reducing control by a central body and spreading responsibilities across different places or teams.
  3. 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.