Definition of centralize
centralized
;centralizing
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 centralized several functions in a single agency
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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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Unlike Orthodox Judaism, Conservative Judaism is largely centralized and controlled through the Rabbinical Assembly, which sets the movement’s policies on rabbinical conduct and interpretations of law.
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The two proposals would also preserve but reconfigure Mission Bay Golf Course, create nature lookout points, fill a missing link for bicyclists, add a vehicle entrance off Grand Avenue and centralize parking areas.
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The changes began two years ago when the city centralized its disorganized and inefficient graffiti efforts into the Streets Division of the Transportation and Stormwater Department.
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Covington resident and architect Chris Gastright submitted comments during the open house focused on centralizing government services.
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As an observer, the terrorist attacks at Orlando, Fla.’s Pulse Nightclub immediately revealed two things: discriminatory blood donation policies and a Pride Month that still does not centralize marginalize communities like LGBTQ people of color.
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Repairing a critical structural error, Sloan has fully centralized the risk and HR functions, so the leaders of those departments in the business units now report to their corporate chiefs without even a dotted line to the business unit head.
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The company will also centralize its digital and marketing operations.
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The Department of Neighborhood Services will centralize non-emergency city services.
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First Known Use of centralize
1795
CENTRALIZE Defined for English Language Learners
centralize
playDefinition of centralize for English Language Learners
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: to bring (things that are in different places) together at a single point or place
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: to bring (something) under the control of one authority
CENTRALIZE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of centralize for Students
centralized
;centralizing
: to bring to a central point or under a single control The school system centralized student records at the main office.
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