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.
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As The Athletics’ Evan Drellich pointed out, the sport would centralize TV revenue, a major change commissioner Rob Manfred has sought.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
There would be a 50/50 split in revenue between the league and players, and all local media revenues would be centralized.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Future-proof leaders understand that intelligence distributed across a room is more valuable than intelligence centralized in one person.
—Mary Hemphill, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This new division centralizes everything from product definition and R&D testing to final operations, streamlining the path from public trials to market deployment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
There would be a 50/50 split in revenue between the league and players, and all local media revenues would be centralized.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Future-proof leaders understand that intelligence distributed across a room is more valuable than intelligence centralized in one person.
—Mary Hemphill, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This new division centralizes everything from product definition and R&D testing to final operations, streamlining the path from public trials to market deployment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
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“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centralize. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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centralize
verb
cen·tral·ize
ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz
centralized; centralizing
: to bring to a central point or under a single control
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