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
Learner’s notesIn 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
- Comparative
- more centralized
- Superlative
- most centralized
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Rhymes for centralized
sized
prized
baptized
utilized
notarized
polarized
civilized
idealized
organized
oversized
localized
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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.
