centralize
verb
cen·tral·ize
ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz 
centralized; centralizing
: to form a center : cluster around a center
1
: to bring to a center : consolidate
centralize all the data in one file
2
: to concentrate by placing power and authority in a center or central organization
centralized several functions in a single agency
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Examples of centralize in a Sentence
All shipping operations have been centralized at the Miami office.
The controversial reforms could be used to further centralize power in the hands of one party.
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Revenue from the sponsorship will be centralized across all 30 clubs in MLB.
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Maury Brown, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
But the organizers emphasized that the event isn't meant to benefit just the neighborhoods where the paint sites are centralized.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 13 Sep. 2024
Gregorius’ focus at the league will center on advancing player relations and development, optimizing performance standards, and centralizing best practices and minimum standards to ensure consistency of athlete experience across the league’s member clubs.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2024
The voting system is still centralized, which means a single person can tamper the final results on one computer!
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
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Maury Brown, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
But the organizers emphasized that the event isn't meant to benefit just the neighborhoods where the paint sites are centralized.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 13 Sep. 2024
Gregorius’ focus at the league will center on advancing player relations and development, optimizing performance standards, and centralizing best practices and minimum standards to ensure consistency of athlete experience across the league’s member clubs.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2024
The voting system is still centralized, which means a single person can tamper the final results on one computer!
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
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centralize
verb
cen·tral·ize
ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz
centralized; centralizing
: to bring to a central point or under a single control
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