centralised
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/
KK: /ˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Describing a system or organization where control or decision-making is concentrated in a single authority or location.
Example
The company adopted a centralised management structure to improve efficiency.
Conversation
Have you seen how our school is becoming more centralised in its administration?
Yeah, I noticed that! It seems like they want everything to be more organized.
I think it might help improve communication between departments.
Definitely! A centralised system could make things run much smoother.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
consolidated
unified
coordinated
Antonyms
decentralized
dispersed
fragmented
verb
Definition
To bring together or organize something in a central location or under a single authority.
Example
The company centralised its operations to improve efficiency.
Tense Forms
Past: centralised
Past Participle: centralised
Conversation
Did you hear that our team has centralised all the project files?
Yeah, I saw that! It should make things a lot easier.
I think it will help us stay organized moving forward.
Root Explanation
Centralised → It is formed from "centr-" (from Latin "centrum", meaning center) and "-alised" (a suffix indicating the process of making or becoming). The word "centralised" means the process of making something central or concentrated in one place.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'center' ('centr-') and remember that 'centralised' means making something the main focus or concentration.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.