centralization

Meanings

• noun

  The process of concentrating power or control in the hands of a single entity or location.

• The degree to which decision-making authority is consolidated in a single location or body.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with centralization
realization , organization , cooperation , exasperation

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Variants

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centralization , centralizations , centralize , centralized , centralizer , centralizers , centralizes , centralizing

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Etymology

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Late 19th century. From central (adjective) + -ization.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'centralization' was first used in the context of railroads in the United States in the late 19th century.

2. Centralization can lead to increased efficiency and standardization, but it can also lead to a loss of local autonomy and decision-making power.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decentralization: The opposite of centralization, where power or control is distributed among multiple entities or locations.

2. Federalism: A political system where power is divided between a central government and smaller regional or local governments.

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Culture

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Centralization is a fundamental concept in political science and organizational theory. It has been used to describe the consolidation of power in various contexts, including the evolution of modern states, the development of corporations, and the organization of religious institutions.

How to Memorize "centralization"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wheel with all the spokes leading to a central hub. This hub represents the centralized entity or location.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a single source of power or control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'All power to the center' to remember the meaning of centralization.

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