centralize
|cen/tral/ize|
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/ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/
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/ˈsɛntrəlaɪz/
central control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'centralize' originates from French, specifically the word 'centraliser,' where 'central' meant 'center' and '-iser' is a suffix forming verbs.
Historical Evolution
'centraliser' transformed into the English word 'centralize' during the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring to a center,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring under central control.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to bring under a single, central authority or control.
The company decided to centralize its operations to improve efficiency.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39