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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This would centralize transfers, bring more rental income for the city and reduce congestion impacts on the surrounding neighborhood.
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Lena Guerrero Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The free security, patching and upgrade tools, available through February 28, 2027, include the Database Lifecycle Management Pack and the Exadata Management Pack, both of which centralize patch deployment across databases, grid infrastructure, and Exadata systems.
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Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Over the past two years, Nasdaq has focused on standardizing data definitions, centralizing information, and building dashboards capable of supporting more advanced AI applications.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
To support the industry, the Garment Center Capitol Association centralized at two now-iconic addresses.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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Lena Guerrero Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The free security, patching and upgrade tools, available through February 28, 2027, include the Database Lifecycle Management Pack and the Exadata Management Pack, both of which centralize patch deployment across databases, grid infrastructure, and Exadata systems.
—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Over the past two years, Nasdaq has focused on standardizing data definitions, centralizing information, and building dashboards capable of supporting more advanced AI applications.
—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
To support the industry, the Garment Center Capitol Association centralized at two now-iconic addresses.
—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centralize. Accessed 3 Jul. 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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