Thanks to the Internet, the world is beginning to turn away from the centralization of resources and power that characterized the Industrial Revolution.
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Centralization
/ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Synonyms for "centralization" (78 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (16)
Noun(4 words)
administrative centralizationbureaucratic concentrationcentral authority consolidationcentralisation
Strong matches (23)
Noun(8 words)
centralismcentralized administrationcentralized controlcentralized governancecentralized organizational designcentralizingconcentration of political powerconsolidating
Verb(2 words)
centralize controlcentralizes control
Related words (39)
Noun(13 words)
coordinated centralizationdata consolidationdata unificationexecutive centralizationexecutiveisminformation centralizationmore federalmore governmentalmore state government-likemost governmentalstate governance orientedstate-governmentalizationurban growth
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: addition, administrative centralization, affiliation, agglomeration, aggregation.
- Sentence evidence is available for centralization, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "centralization".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "centralization"
Keep "centralization" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "centralization" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "centralization", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "centralization" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesadministrative processconsolidationdata managementgathergatheringgovernance structureinformation governanceintegrationmanagement structureorganizational designorganizational processpolitical organization
More specific
7 entriesbureaucratic centralizationdata warehouse centralizationexecutive centralizationfunctional centralizationgeographic centralizationmetadata centralizationunitary governance
Collocations
6 entriesadministrative centralizationcentralization effortscentralization of powercentralization policycentralization processdata centralization
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
Subjugation of the lower classes is important to our covert centralization of resources.
Source: tatoeba (788299)
Now it is true that I believe this country is following a dangerous trend when it permits too great a degree of centralization of governmental functions. I oppose this — in some instances the fight is a rather desperate one. But to attain any success it is quite clear that the Federal government cannot avoid or escape responsibilities which the mass of the people firmly believe should be undertaken by it. The political processes of our country are such that if a rule of reason is not applied in this effort, we will lose everything — even to a possible and drastic change in the Constitution. This is what I mean by my constant insistence upon "moderation" in government.
Source: tatoeba (1091938)
the centralization of power in the general government
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "centralization"?
Closest matches include addition, administrative centralization, affiliation, agglomeration, aggregation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "centralization"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.