centralize
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verb \ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz\cen·tral·izedcen·tral·iz·ing
Definition of CENTRALIZE
intransitive verb
: to form a center : cluster around a center
transitive verb
1
: to bring to a center : consolidate <centralize all the data in one file>
2
: to concentrate by placing power and authority in a center or central organization
— cen·tral·i·za·tion \ˌsen-trə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
— cen·tral·iz·er \ˈsen-trə-ˌlī-zər\ noun
See Examples of CENTRALIZE
- All shipping operations have been centralized at the Miami office.
- The controversial reforms could be used to further centralize power in the hands of one party.
First Known Use of CENTRALIZE
1800
Related to CENTRALIZE
- Synonyms
- center, compact, concenter, concentrate, consolidate, polarize, unify, unite
- Antonyms
- decentralize, deconcentrate, spread (out)
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