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- [sen-truh-lahyz]
- /ˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz/
- /ˈsen.trə.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-truh-lahyz]
- /ˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz/
Definitions of centralise word
- verb with object centralise to draw to or gather about a center. 1
- verb with object centralise to bring under one control, especially in government: to centralize budgeting in one agency. 1
- verb without object centralise to come together at or to form a center. 1
- noun centralise (British spelling) alternative spelling of centralize. 1
- verb centralise (British) Alternative spelling of centralize. 0
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Origin of centralise
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; central1 + -ize
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Parts of speech for Centralise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
centralise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
centralise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for centralise
verb centralise
- unify — bring together, unite
- consolidate — If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure.
- integrate — to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole.
- compact — Compact things are small or take up very little space. You use this word when you think this is a good quality.
- concentrate — If you concentrate on something, or concentrate your mind on it, you give all your attention to it.
Antonyms for centralise
verb centralise
- decentralise — to distribute the administrative powers or functions of (a central authority) over a less concentrated area: to decentralize the national government.
- divide — to separate into parts, groups, sections, etc.
- separate — to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
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