CENTRALIZATION

centralization, centralisation

(noun) gathering to a center

centralization, centralisation

(noun) the act of consolidating power under a central control

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

centralization (countable and uncountable, plural centralizations)

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

Source: Wiktionary


Cen`tral*i*za"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. centralisation.]

Definition: 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; as, the centralization of power in the general government; the centralization of commerce in a city.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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