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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

decentralised

/dɛsˈɛntəlaɪzd/ adjective · British & US
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What does decentralised mean?

adjective

Not centralized; having a decentralized structure or organization. Having power or decision-making authority distributed among a large number of people or organizations.

Example

"The company's decentralized management structure allowed for greater autonomy and innovation among its teams."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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