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centralize
verb cen·tral·ize \ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz\
: to bring (things that are in different places) together at a single point or place
: to bring (something) under the control of one authority
cen·tral·izedcen·tral·iz·ing
Full 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
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First Known Use of CENTRALIZE
1800
Related to CENTRALIZE
- Synonyms
- center, compact, concenter, concentrate, consolidate, polarize, unify, unite
- Antonyms
- decentralize, deconcentrate, spread (out)
CENTRALIZE Defined for Kids
centralize
verb cen·tral·ize \ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz\
cen·tral·izedcen·tral·iz·ing
Definition of CENTRALIZE for Kids
: 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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