decentralizing

/diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
  1. That causes or involves the transfer of power or control from a central authority to local groups.
    • The company's decentralizing approach helped it adapt quickly to regional markets.
    • The decentralizing effect of the new law gave villages more say in their own affairs.
    • A decentralizing trend in education has led to more school-based decision-making.
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verb
  1. Present participle of decentralize.
    • By decentralizing authority, the manager hopes to increase employee engagement.
    • The organization is currently decentralizing its operations to improve efficiency.
    • They are decentralizing the network to reduce the risk of a single server failure.
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