centralize
verb
cen·tral·ize
ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz 
centralized; centralizing
: to form a center : cluster around a center
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
centralized several functions in a single agency
Examples of centralize in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
These changes came on the heels of an internal study in 1991 concluding that centralizing the administration of these loans would result in better service and a lower delinquency rate of about 10%, according to a 1993 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
—
ProPublica, 20 July 2025
The Fed has said that over time, the project will help the agency reduce costs by centralizing its workforce and reducing its need to lease commercial office building space to house the Fed's 3,000 employees.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 17 July 2025
Unlike Marvel, which centralized control under president Kevin Feige, DC and Warner Bros. for years allowed Snyder’s vision to determine the direction of the film universe.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Instead of requiring individuals to submit their personal information for identity checks separately on each platform, the government now seeks to centralize the process by issuing a virtual ID that will allow users to sign in across different social media apps and websites.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for centralize
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
ProPublica, 20 July 2025
The Fed has said that over time, the project will help the agency reduce costs by centralizing its workforce and reducing its need to lease commercial office building space to house the Fed's 3,000 employees.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 17 July 2025
Unlike Marvel, which centralized control under president Kevin Feige, DC and Warner Bros. for years allowed Snyder’s vision to determine the direction of the film universe.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Instead of requiring individuals to submit their personal information for identity checks separately on each platform, the government now seeks to centralize the process by issuing a virtual ID that will allow users to sign in across different social media apps and websites.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for centralize
Cite this Entry
“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centralize. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
centralize
verb
cen·tral·ize
ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz
centralized; centralizing
: to bring to a central point or under a single control
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share