Centralize

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of centralize

verb to bring together or concentrate into a central point or place

Example Sentences

A1 I want to centralize all the information in one place.

A2 The company decided to centralize their customer service department.

B1 The government is looking to centralize control over the education system.

B2 The new software system will centralize data storage for the entire organization.

C1 The CEO's goal is to centralize decision-making processes to increase efficiency.

C2 The project manager successfully centralized project management across all departments.

Examples of centralize in a Sentence

formal The company decided to centralize its operations in one location to improve efficiency.

informal Let's centralize all the documents in one folder for easy access.

slang We need to centralize our stuff so we don't lose anything.

figurative By centralizing our focus on customer service, we can improve overall satisfaction.

Grammatical Forms of centralize

past tense

centralized

plural

centralizes

comparative

more centralized

superlative

most centralized

present tense

centralize

future tense

will centralize

perfect tense

has centralized

continuous tense

is centralizing

singular

centralize

positive degree

centralize

infinitive

to centralize

gerund

centralizing

participle

centralizing

Origin and Evolution of centralize

First Known Use: 1794 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'centralize' originated from the Latin word 'centralis', which means 'pertaining to a center'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of political and administrative systems to refer to the concentration of power or control in a central authority. Over time, the word has also been used in various other contexts such as business management, technology, and organizational structures.