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centralizing

 

[ ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

data management

To bring together or consolidate data, resources, or decision-making processes in a central location or organization.

Synonyms

concentrate, consolidate, unify

Examples of usage

  • Centralizing the data storage will improve efficiency and security.
  • The company is centralizing its customer service operations to streamline processes.
Context #2 | Verb

government

To transfer power or decision-making authority from local or regional levels to a central government or authority.

Synonyms

centralize, federalize, standardize

Examples of usage

  • The government is centralizing control over education policy.
  • They are centralizing decision-making in the national capital.

Translations

Translations of the word "centralizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 centralizando

🇮🇳 केंद्रित करना

🇩🇪 zentralisieren

🇮🇩 memusatkan

🇺🇦 централізація

🇵🇱 centralizowanie

🇯🇵 中央集権化

🇫🇷 centraliser

🇪🇸 centralizando

🇹🇷 merkezileştirme

🇰🇷 중앙집중화

🇸🇦 مركزية

🇨🇿 centralizace

🇸🇰 centralizácia

🇨🇳 集中化

🇸🇮 centralizacija

🇮🇸 miðstýring

🇰🇿 орталықтандыру

🇬🇪 ცენტრალიზაცია

🇦🇿 mərkəzləşdirmə

🇲🇽 centralización

Word origin

The term 'centralize' dates back to the early 19th century and is derived from the word 'central', meaning located in the center. The concept of centralization has been a common theme in various aspects of human society, from government structures to business operations. Centralizing power or resources can have both advantages and disadvantages, depending on the context in which it is applied.

See also: centralise, centralize, centralized, centralizer, decentralization.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,170, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.