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centralize

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntɹəlaɪz/

The English word “centralize” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To move things physically towards the centre; to consolidate or concentrate
  2. To move power to a single, central authority
  3. To make something focal, the most important

Etymology

From central + -ize.

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