centralization

/ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌsɛntɹəlˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Meanings

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

Examples :

"the centralization of commerce in a city"

Related Words

centralizing verb

/ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪsɪŋ/

To move things physically towards the centre; to consolidate or concentrate

"The company is centralizing its operations in the main office to improve communication. "

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

commerce noun

/kɒˈmɜːs/ /ˈkɑm.ɚs/

The exchange or buying and selling of commodities; especially the exchange of merchandise, on a large scale, between different places or communities; extended trade or traffic.

"The international commerce of coffee beans benefits farmers in many countries. "

being noun

/ˈbiːɪŋ/ /ˈbiŋ/

A living creature.

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

combining verb

/kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/ /ˈkɑmbaɪnɪŋ/

To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite.

"Combining work and family life can be challenging, but rewarding. "

reducing verb

/ɹɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈdusɪŋ/

To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

"to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc."

into preposition

/ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tu/

To or towards the inside of.

"Mary danced into the house."

whole noun

/həʊl/ /hoʊl/

Something complete, without any parts missing.

"The whole pizza was gone by the time dinner was over. "

parts noun

/pɑːts/

A portion; a component.

"The car repair shop sells replacement parts for all types of vehicles. "

centralized verb

/ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈsɛnʃəˌlaɪzd/

To move things physically towards the centre; to consolidate or concentrate

"The company centralized its customer service department in the main office to improve efficiency. "

state noun

/steɪt/

A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time.

"The current state of the project is that we are behind schedule. "

process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "