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centralized

Centralized (adj) means Brought together and controlled from a single main point or authority. Example: “The company moved to a centralized IT system for all its branches.”

adj
1
Brought together and controlled from a single main point or authority.
"The company moved to a centralized IT system for all its branches."
2
Describing a government or organization where power is held by one main authority rather than spread out.
"The country has a highly centralized system of government."

How to Use Centralized

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In plain EnglishBrought under one central point of control, rather than spread across many locations.

UK vs US

UK spelling is "centralised".

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Word Forms

more centralized comparative, most centralized superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “centralized” mean?

The word “centralized” means brought together and controlled from a single main point or authority. In plain terms, brought under one central point of control, rather than spread across many locations.

How do you use “centralized” in a sentence?

Here is “centralized” used in a sentence: “The company moved to a centralized IT system for all its branches.”

What part of speech is “centralized”?

“Centralized” is an adjective.

Is “centralized” a common word?

“Centralized” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.

How many meanings does “centralized” have?

“Centralized” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: brought together and controlled from a single main point or authority.

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