centralization

Definitions

The action or process of bringing activities, especially those of an organization or government, under the control of a single authority.

The concentration of administrative power or control in a central organization or location.

Examples

The company's move toward centralization of its administrative departments led to significant cost savings.

Critics argue that the centralization of power in the federal government undermines the authority of local municipalities.

Synonyms

concentration consolidation unification centralism integration amalgamation

Antonyms

decentralization deconcentration fragmentation dispersion devolution distribution