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centralize1795, "to bring to a center;" 1800, "come to a center," from central + -ize, on model of French centraliser (1790). A word from the French Revolution. Related: Centralized; central [..]
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centralize(v) make central
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centralizePlacing of pieces and pawns so they both control the centre, and influence other areas of the board. Pieces usually have maximum mobility (and therefore power) when centrally placed.
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centralize
To move things physically towards the centre; to consolidate or concentrate
To move power to a single, central authority
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