centralize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to draw to or gather about a center.
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to bring under one control, especially in government.
to centralize budgeting in one agency.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to draw or move (something) to or towards a centre
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to bring or come under central control, esp governmental control
Other Word Forms
- centralization noun
- centralizer noun
- overcentralize verb
- recentralize verb
Etymology
Origin of centralize
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Live offers a more centralized, campus-style setting, with venues and event spaces clustered together.
From Los Angeles Times
The question is whether the consumer AI transformation requires a half-trillion dollars in centralized infrastructure—or 2.5 billion devices that are already built and paid for.
CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks are platform providers, which means they integrate multiple security tools into a centralized interface.
From MarketWatch
“It’s just centralizing all of the different parts of the road map that I’ve been trying to build for myself.”
From Los Angeles Times
Here is a possible benign outcome: In five years, Europe emerges better prepared to defend itself, with deeper capital markets thanks to more centralized fiscal policy and eurobond issuance.
From MarketWatch
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