Definition of centralize Centralize

/sɛˈntɹʌlajˌz/ - [sentrulayz] - cen•tral•ize

We found 6 definitions of centralize from 5 different sources.

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British English

centralise - /sˈɛntɹəlˌa‍ɪz/

American English

centralize - /sɛˈntɹʌlajˌz/

What does centralize mean?

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Verb

centralizes, centralizing, centralized  

centralize - make central; "The Russian government centralized the distribution of food"
  centralise, concentrate
  decentralise, decentralize, deconcentrate make less central; "After the revolution, food distribution was decentralized"
  modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • centralize (v. t.)
    To draw or bring to a center point; to gather into or about a center; to bring into one system, or under one control.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • centralize
    To make central; to bring under a single, central authority.

Part of speech

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  • centralize, verb, present, 1st person singular of centralize (infinitive).
  • centralize, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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