centralization
noun
Simple meaning
The act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a whole.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
sɛntɹəlɪˈzeɪʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a whole
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
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This meaning: The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a whole
Used this way, centralization is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
The property of being central.
Drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority.
Drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority.
In or near or toward a center or according to a central role or function.
Related Words
Connected to the same idea, not synonyms.
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More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin
Synonyms
Sense: act or process of centralizing
Antonyms
Sense: act or process of centralizing
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