centralizer
|cen-tral-iz-er|
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/ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzər/
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/ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzə/
(centralize)
central control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'centralizer' originates from the verb 'centralize,' which comes from the French word 'centraliser,' where 'central' meant 'center.'
Historical Evolution
'centraliser' transformed into the English word 'centralize,' and eventually the noun form 'centralizer' was derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring to the center,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or tool used to ensure that something is centered or aligned properly.
The centralizer was used to keep the pipe aligned during installation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/06 02:36