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centralized unit

[ˈsen.trə.laɪzd ˈju.nɪt]
nounpl: centralized units
unidade centralizada
1. An organizational or operational division that is controlled or managed from a single central location or authority
The company restructured its operations into a centralized unit to improve efficiency.
A empresa reestruturou suas operações em uma unidade centralizada para melhorar a eficiência.
2. A department or section that consolidates functions previously distributed across multiple locations
The IT centralized unit now handles all technical support requests company-wide.
A unidade centralizada de TI agora gerencia todos os pedidos de suporte técnico da empresa.
Synonyms
centralized departmentconsolidated unitcentral officeheadquarters division
Antonyms
decentralized unitdistributed unitautonomous branchindependent division

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade centralizada
Standard term used in business and organizational contexts
Portugal
unidade centralizada
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in formal/business settings
General Brazilian
núcleo centralizado
Alternative form emphasizing the core nature of the unit

Related Idioms & Phrases

hub and spoke model
command and control structure
single point of control
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