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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The agency also has a FIFA landing page on their website, centralizing information on transportation and more for those visiting for the matches.
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Other proposals include centralizing permit approvals for telecom companies within the city’s Development Services Department and creating reusable templates for installation designs.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Electronic health records centralized data and added digital support, though this digitization also introduced an administrative burden that often pulled physicians away from patients.
—Bruce Broussard, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
By centralizing instructions, maintenance reminders, and system details, users can approach travel with greater clarity around how everything functions.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Other proposals include centralizing permit approvals for telecom companies within the city’s Development Services Department and creating reusable templates for installation designs.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Electronic health records centralized data and added digital support, though this digitization also introduced an administrative burden that often pulled physicians away from patients.
—Bruce Broussard, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
By centralizing instructions, maintenance reminders, and system details, users can approach travel with greater clarity around how everything functions.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centralize. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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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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