cen·tral·ize (s n tr -l z )v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. To bring under a single, central authority: The Constitution centralizes political power in the federal government. v.intr. To come together at a center; concentrate. cen tral·i·zation (-tr-l -z shn) n.cen tral·izer n. |
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| Adj. | 1. | centralized - drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority; "centralized control of emergency relief efforts"; "centralized government" decentralised, decentralized - withdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities; "a decentralized school administration" |
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