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decoupled


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Separated or disconnected, particularly in a systematic or mechanical way.

    - "The company decided to decouple its manufacturing division from its retail division."
    - "In order to troubleshoot the issue, the engineer suggested decoupling the circuit."

Variants
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decouple , decoupled , decouples , decoupling
Etymology
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The term 'decouple' comes from the French word 'decoupler,' which means 'to uncover' or 'to separate.'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'decoupling' was first used in the context of electrical engineering to describe the separation of power and control systems in electrical generators.

  2. Decoupling is a key concept in agile software development, where teams work independently but collaboratively to deliver software that meets the needs of the business.


Related Concepts
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  1. Modular design: Decoupling is closely related to modular design, which involves breaking down a complex system into smaller, independent components that can be designed, developed, and tested separately.


Culture
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Decoupling is a concept that has been used extensively in engineering, particularly in control systems, to separate interconnected components for better control and efficiency.

How to Memorize "decoupled"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a puzzle that is taken apart into smaller pieces, each piece being decoupled from the others.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'decouple' with the idea of separation or disconnection.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Decouple: Disconnect, Control, Optimize, Unify, Link, Efficiently' to help remember the meaning of the term.


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