centralize
verb
cen·tral·ize
ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz 
centralized; centralizing
: to form a center : cluster around a center
1
: to bring to a center : consolidate
centralize all the data in one file
2
: to concentrate by placing power and authority in a center or central organization
centralized several functions in a single agency
Examples of centralize in a Sentence
All shipping operations have been centralized at the Miami office.
The controversial reforms could be used to further centralize power in the hands of one party.
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By owning multiple clubs, the investment groups can centralize certain functions, benefit from economies of scale and trade best practices internally.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2025
On the contrary, congressional majorities have often sacrificed the institution’s prerogatives to presidents of their own party and sabotaged their institution’s operations with debilitating procedural changes, such as centralizing power away from congressional committees.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The company is seemingly moving to centralize decision-making that had long been decentralized under Buffett, adding a general counsel role and creating a president overseeing consumer, service and retail businesses.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
Their proposal would create a unified system in the IPS district, which would centralize power with the IPS school board that would make decisions on policy, transportation, and facilities.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2025
On the contrary, congressional majorities have often sacrificed the institution’s prerogatives to presidents of their own party and sabotaged their institution’s operations with debilitating procedural changes, such as centralizing power away from congressional committees.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The company is seemingly moving to centralize decision-making that had long been decentralized under Buffett, adding a general counsel role and creating a president overseeing consumer, service and retail businesses.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
Their proposal would create a unified system in the IPS district, which would centralize power with the IPS school board that would make decisions on policy, transportation, and facilities.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centralize. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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centralize
verb
cen·tral·ize
ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz
centralized; centralizing
: to bring to a central point or under a single control
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