decentralized

[dee-sen-truh-lahyzd] / diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪzd /

VERB

distribute over a less concentrated area

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disperse distribute scatter

STRONG

broadcast circulate disseminate regionalize separate

WEAK

allocate allot apportion divvy partition propagate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assemble centralize concentrate consolidate

Example Sentences

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This background has prompted researchers to explore whether the carving of moai followed the same decentralized structure.

From Science Daily

To be sure, America’s decentralized data-agency model limits the ability to manipulate data.

From Barron's

The Vatican has left decisions on this matter to be made on a decentralized basis, and responses have varied.

From Seattle Times

The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation is the most prominent entity in the decentralized Black Lives Matter movement, which arose a decade ago to protest police violence against Black people.

From Reuters

Berhe now works with a Stanford University research lab exploring how decentralized web tools can be applied to archiving Africana artifacts.

From Seattle Times