Centrality

/ˌsɛn.trəˈlæɪ.ə.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality or state of being central; importance in relation to other elements in a system.

The centrality of the city in the transportation network makes it a crucial hub for commerce.

In the context of social networks, a measure of the influence of a particular node within the network.

Researchers used various metrics to assess the centrality of key individuals in the social network.

The degree to which a location or entity is at the center of a particular field or activity.

The centrality of scientific research institutions in fostering innovation cannot be overstated.

Derived from the word 'central,' combined with the suffix '-ity' to indicate a state or quality.

centrality of power

The extent to which power is concentrated in a central authority or individual.

centrality in networking

The role or position of a node within a network that determines its influence.

centrality in decision-making

The crucial role that specific information or decisions play in a given context.

central

Of, at, or near the center.

periphery

The outer limits or edge of an area or object.

hub

A central point of concentrated activity and influence.

Being the go-to person or main figure in a situation.

She's the centrality of the team; without her, nothing gets done.

An essential part of a conversation or topic.

The centrality of that issue in our chat was pretty evident.