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centralize
[ sen-truh-lahyz ]
/ ˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing.
to draw to or gather about a center.
to bring under one control, especially in government: to centralize budgeting in one agency.
verb (used without object), cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing.
to come together at or to form a center.
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Also especially British, cen·tral·ise .
OTHER WORDS FROM centralize
cen·tral·iz·er, nouno·ver·cen·tral·ize, verb, o·ver·cen·tral·ized, o·ver·cen·tral·iz·ing.re·cen·tral·ize, verb, re·cen·tral·ized, re·cen·tral·iz·ing.Words nearby centralize
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British Dictionary definitions for centralize
centralize
centralise
/ (ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz) /
verb
to draw or move (something) to or towards a centre
to bring or come under central control, esp governmental control
Derived forms of centralize
centralization or centralisation, nouncentralizer or centraliser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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