🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Centralização

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sẽtɾalizaˈsɐ̃w

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Centralization/ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A centralização das operações melhorou o desempenho geral."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The process of concentrating control and decision-making authority at a single point or central authority.

    "The centralization of power in the government led to more efficient decision-making."
  2. 2

    The act of making something centralized or the state of being centralized.

    "The centralization of the company's operations improved its overall performance."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'centralization' originates from the French word 'centraliser', which itself comes from the Latin 'centralis', meaning 'pertaining to the center'. The concept evolved during the 19th century as political and administrative systems began to consolidate power in central authorities.

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