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décentralisé
/de.sɑ̃.tʁa.li.ze/
decentralized
Le système est décentralisé pour améliorer la résilience.
The system is decentralized to improve resilience.
Technology
technical
Distributed across multiple locations or entities rather than concentrated in a single place or authority.
Les blockchains sont des réseaux décentralisés.
Blockchains are decentralized networks.
Common in discussions about blockchain, peer-to-peer networks, and distributed systems.
political
Distributed across multiple administrative or political units rather than centralized in a single government or authority.
Le pays a adopté un modèle décentralisé de gouvernance.
The country has adopted a decentralized model of governance.
Used in discussions about federalism, local governance, and administrative reforms.
Business
Business
Distributed across multiple business units or locations rather than centralized in a single headquarters.
L'entreprise a une structure décentralisée pour favoriser l'innovation.
The company has a decentralized structure to foster innovation.
Common in discussions about organizational structures and management strategies.
Collocations
réseau décentralisédecentralized networkgouvernance décentraliséedecentralized governancestructure décentraliséedecentralized structure
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Pro Tip
Technical vs. Political Use
In technology, 'décentralisé' often refers to distributed systems like blockchains, while in politics, it refers to governance structures.
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse 'décentralisé' with 'déconcentré' (deconcentrated), which refers to a different administrative concept.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'décentraliser' (to decentralize), which comes from the prefix 'dé-' (de-) and 'centralisé' (centralized).
Usage Notes
The term is widely used in technical, political, and business contexts to describe systems, networks, or organizations that operate without a single point of control.
Word Breakdown
dé-
de- (prefix indicating removal or reversal)
prefixcentralisé
centralized
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