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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 centralize word
- verb centralize To centralize a country, state, or organization means to create a system in which one central group of people gives instructions to regional groups. 3
- verb centralize to draw or move (something) to or towards a centre 3
- verb centralize to bring or come under central control, esp governmental control 3
- verb transitive centralize to make central; bring to or focus on a center; gather together 3
- verb transitive centralize to organize under one control; concentrate the power or authority of in a central organization 3
- intransitive verb centralize to become centralized 3
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Origin of centralize
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 Centralize
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centralize 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 about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
centralize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for centralize
verb centralize
- 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.
- unify — bring together, unite
- rationalize — to ascribe (one's acts, opinions, etc.) to causes that superficially seem reasonable and valid but that actually are unrelated to the true, possibly unconscious and often less creditable or agreeable causes.
- compact — Compact things are small or take up very little space. You use this word when you think this is a good quality.
Antonyms for centralize
verb centralize
- 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.
- disperse — to drive or send off in various directions; scatter: to disperse a crowd.
- scatter — to throw loosely about; distribute at irregular intervals: to scatter seeds.
- divide — to separate into parts, groups, sections, etc.
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