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center

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noun

cen·​ter ˈsen-tər How to pronounce center (audio)
ˈse-nər
1
a
: the point around which a circle or sphere is described
broadly : a point that is related to a geometrical figure in such a way that for any point on the figure there is another point on the figure such that a straight line joining the two points is bisected by the original point

called also center of symmetry

b
: the center of the circle inscribed in a regular (see regular entry 1 sense 3b) polygon
2
a
: a point, area, person, or thing that is most important or pivotal in relation to an indicated activity, interest, or condition
a railroad center
the center of the controversy
b
: a source from which something originates
a propaganda center
c
: a group of neurons having a common function
respiratory center
d
: a region of concentrated population
an urban center
e
: a facility providing a place for a particular activity or service
a day-care center
a shopping center
a medical center
3
a
: the middle part (as of the forehead or a stage)
b often capitalized
(1)
: a grouping of political figures holding moderate views especially between those of conservatives and liberals
(2)
: the views of such politicians
The party's new policies show a shift toward the center.
(3)
: the adherents of such views
4
a
: a player occupying a middle position on a team: such as
(1)
: the football player in the middle of a line who passes the ball between his legs to a back to start a down
(2)
: the usually tallest player on a basketball team who usually plays near the basket
b
: center field
5
a
: either of two tapered rods which support work in a lathe or grinding machine and about or with which the work revolves
b
: a conical recess in the end of work (such as a shaft) for receiving such a center
centerless
ˈsen-tər-ləs How to pronounce center (audio)
ˈse-nər-
adjective

center

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verb

centered; centering ˈsen-t(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce center (audio)
ˈse-nər-iŋ

transitive verb

1
: to place or fix at or around a center or central area
center the picture on the wall
2
: to give a central focus or basis
centers her hopes on her son
the plot was centered on espionage
3
: to adjust (things, such as lenses) so that the axes coincide
4
a
: to pass (a ball or puck) from either side toward the middle of the playing area
b
: to hand or pass (a football) backward between one's legs to a back (see back entry 1 sense 3) to start a down
5
: to play center (see center entry 1 sense 4) on
center a line in hockey

intransitive verb

: to have a specified center : focus
What prepositions are used with center?: Usage Guide

The intransitive verb center is most commonly used with the prepositions in, on, at, and around. At appears to be favored in mathematical contexts; the others are found in a broad range of contexts. Center around, a standard idiom, has often been objected to as illogical. The logic on which the objections are based is irrelevant, since center around is an idiom and idioms have their own logic. Center on is currently more common in edited prose, and revolve around and similar verbs are available if you want to avoid center around.

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun the center of the room The staircase is in the center of the building. They are at the center of a furious debate over whether or not to expand the city's public transportation system. The vaccine is being tested at several medical centers around the country. Verb Center the picture on the wall. centered administrative duties under the command of a single person See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Remke Markets occupies over 41,000 square feet at Hyde Park Plaza, sitting on the opposite corner from the center's largest occupant, Kroger. Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 There is a sense of political inertia in this wealthy and stable country, where preferential voting pushes governments to the center and administrations are often voted out — due to mistakes — rather than in. Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 This is in line with his belief that clothes should enhance the person rather than be the center of attention. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022 The woman killed was dropping children off at the day care center before the shooting. Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2022 Next week, the senior center is hosting a weeklong affair to edify its members. John Benson, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 Those restrictions have eased but controls have been temporarily reimposed on the southern business center of Shenzhen and other cities to control outbreaks. Joe Mcdonald, ajc, 16 Sep. 2022 The edges of the skin were bubbled and charred, but the center was taut and stretchy. Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 No additional cases connected to the center have been detected so far. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022
Verb
Many of the arguments around fast fashion dupes also center on the battle of accessibility vs. accountability. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2022 The process will center around a prisoner inhaling nitrogen, without any source of oxygen, causing death by asphyxiation. Ivana Hrynkiw | Ihrynkiw@al.com, al, 15 Sep. 2022 Part of those talks reportedly could center on the future of Texas and Oklahoma. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Per Deadline, Night Court will center around Judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch), who plays the daughter of the late Judge Harry T. Stone, the lead role of the original series once played by the late Harry Anderson. Annie O’sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 5 Sep. 2022 McVey's parts will largely center around the courtship of Kate. Sam Reed, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2022 In this two-hour lecture and workshop, the discussion will center on strategies for getting you into your seat, how to combine playfulness with discipline and the three components necessary for a writing career. cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Conversations will center on intellectual humility, mental health, social and economic division, reproductive rights, climate change, responsible tech, and more. Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2022 So most of Dad’s life lessons center on the combustion engine. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English centre, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin centrum "point of the stationary leg of a pair of compasses, midpoint of a circle or sphere," borrowed from Greek kéntron "sting, goad, point, stationary point of a pair of compasses, midpoint of a circle or sphere," probably reshaping (after the base verb kenteîn) of késtron "toothed implement, name for several nettle-like plants," from kentéō, kenteîn "to sting, goad, prick" (going back to Indo-European *ḱent-, *ḱnt- "sting, prick," whence Old High German hantag "pointed," Latvian sīts "hunting spear") + -tron, suffix of instruments

Verb

derivative of center entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1555, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of center was in the 14th century

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