centralizing
|cen-tral-iz-ing|
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/ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
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/ˈsɛntrəlaɪzɪŋ/
(centralize)
central control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'centralize' originates from French, specifically the word 'centraliser', where 'central' meant 'center'.
Historical Evolution
'centraliser' transformed into the English word 'centralize' in 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 a single control'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'centralize'.
The company is centralizing its operations to improve efficiency.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41