Word
centralized
Phoneticscen·tral·ized, stress on the first syllable
/ˈsɛntɹəˌɫaɪzd/
UK spelling · centralised
Definitions
01power or control
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having power or control kept in one single place or by one group of people.
adj. having administrative or political power concentrated in a single, central authority rather than distributed across local branches.
“The company has a centralized management system where all decisions are made at the head office.”
“The government's centralized approach to healthcare policy ensured uniform standards across the country but was criticized for ignoring local needs.”
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02physical location
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. brought together in one middle or main location.
adj. physically concentrated or consolidated toward a central point or location.
“All the tools are kept in a centralized storage area so everyone can find them.”
“The architect proposed a centralized heating system for the entire apartment complex to improve energy efficiency.”
03vowel sounds
C2 · Proficiency Technical
adj. a way of describing a speech sound that is made with the tongue closer to the middle of the mouth.
adj. describing a vowel sound produced with the tongue moved toward the center of the vowel space.
“In some accents, the vowel sound in 'bit' is more centralized than in others.”
“The phonetician noted that the speaker's vowels were significantly centralized, a common feature of that specific regional dialect.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “centralized” in context.
Adjective
01. centralised control
“The company moved toward centralised control to ensure all branches followed the same safety protocols.”
adj + noun
Usage
The adjective is typically used in political, corporate, or organizational contexts.
Real-World Examples
“Until more recently, it was hard to obtain centralized data on war deaths broken down by year.” “Those early systems were mostly voice‑centric, but they still depended on centralized back‑end systems.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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