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centralization

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/ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ · cen-tral-i-za-tion

The process of concentrating authority or control in a central organization.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of concentrating authority or control in a central organization.

اختیارات یا کنٹرول کو مرکزی تنظیم میں مرکوز کرنے کا عمل۔

مرکزیّت

markaziyat

Formal: مرکزی تنظیم

Synonyms

consolidationcommanderunificationاتحادمرکزی نظاممکمن

Antonyms

decentralizationdivisiondispersalغیر مرکزیّتتقسیمپھیلاؤ

Common Collocations

  • centralization of power
  • political centralization
  • centralization of services

Example Sentences

The centralization of power can lead to more efficient governance.

اختیارات کا مرکزیّت زیادہ موثر حکمرانی کی طرف لے جا سکتا ہے۔

Ikhtiyaarat ka markaziat zyada mufeed hakoomat ki taraf le ja sakta hai.

The company decided on a centralization strategy to streamline operations.

کمپنی نے آپریشنز کو آسان بنانے کے لیے مرکزیّت کی حکمت عملی اختیار کی۔

Company ne operations ko asaan banane ke liye markaziat ki hikmat-e-amli ikhtiyar ki.

Centralization can improve responses to crises but may also reduce local autonomy.

مرکزیّت بحرانوں کا جواب دینے میں بہتری لا سکتی ہے لیکن مقامی خود مختاری کو کم کر سکتی ہے۔

Markaziyat bharaanon ka jawab dene mein behtari la sakti hai lekin maqami khud mukhtari ko kam kar sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

decentralization:Decentralization refers to distributing authority away from a central authority, unlike centralization.

Word Family

centralize
verbمرکزیت کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of centralization as ‘centering’ control.

Imagine a hub where multiple spokes come together at a central point.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کہیں شجر سبز ہو، کہیں ہو چمن و باغ، مرکزیت میں بکھر جائے، گوشه گوشہ ہر ساج.

Kahin shajar sabz ho, kahin ho chaman o baagh, Markaziyat mein bikhar jaye, ghosha ghosha har saaj.

Wherever the green tree is, there the garden blooms, In centralization, scattered becomes every corner.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ایک ماں سب بچوں کو نہیں سنبھال سکتی۔

Ek maan sab bachon ko nahi sambhal sakti.

One mother cannot manage all children.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "centralis" — pertaining to the center

First known use: 19th century

The word 'centralization' has evolved from the Latin 'centralis', which indicates a focus on the center or main point.