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Adjective: centralised  'sen-tru,lIzd
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: centralized)
  1. Drawn toward a centre or brought under the control of a central authority
    "centralised control of emergency relief efforts";
    - centralized
Verb: centralise  'sen-tru,lIz
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: centralize)
  1. Make central
    "The Russian government centralised the distribution of food";
    - centralize, concentrate

Type of: alter, change, modify

Antonym: decentralised [Brit], deconcentrate

Encyclopedia: Centralised

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