Meaning of the word decentralization in English

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decentralization

US /ˌdiː.sen.trə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the transfer of authority from central to local government

Example:
The government announced a new policy of administrative decentralization.
Decentralization aims to empower local communities.
2.

the process of distributing functions, powers, people, or things away from a central location or authority

Example:
The decentralization of data storage improves security.
Blockchain technology is based on the principle of decentralization.
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