1. the process of concentrating power, authority, or control in a central location or organization
Usage: British spelling; American English typically uses 'centralization'; commonly used in political, organizational, and administrative contexts
2. the act of bringing something to or placing it at the center
Usage: less common usage; more technical or formal

Examples

• The centralisation of government power led to more uniform policies across the country.
• Many companies are moving away from centralisation and adopting more distributed management structures.
• The centralisation of data in a single server improved efficiency but raised security concerns.
• Critics argue that excessive centralisation of authority undermines local decision-making.
• The centralisation of healthcare services in major cities has left rural areas underserved.
• Economic centralisation in the capital city has widened regional inequality.