center

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/
/ˈsɛn.tɚ/
Noun
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.

2 Definition

The point in the interior of a sphere that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.

3 Definition

The middle portion of something; the part well away from the edges.

4 Definition

The point on a line that is midway between the ends.

5 Definition

The point in the interior of any figure of any number of dimensions that has as its coordinates the arithmetic mean of the coordinates of all points on the perimeter of the figure (or of all points in the interior for a center of volume).

6 Definition

The subgroup (respectively, subring), denoted Z(G), of those elements of a given group (respectively, ring) G that commute with every element of G.

7 Definition

A place where the greater part of some function or activity occurs.

Example Sentences
  • shopping center, convention center, civic center, garment center, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Rockefeller Center
8 Definition

A topic that is particularly important in a given context.

Example Sentences
  • the center of attention
9 Definition

A player in the middle of the playing area

10 Definition

A player who can go all over the court, except the shooting circles.

11 Definition

A pass played into the centre of the pitch.

12 Definition

One of the backs operating in a central area of the pitch, either the inside centre or outside centre.

13 Definition

A temporary structure upon which the materials of a vault or arch are supported in position until the work becomes self-supporting.

14 Definition

One of the two conical steel pins in a lathe, etc., upon which the work is held, and about which it revolves.

15 Definition

A conical recess or indentation in the end of a shaft or other work, to receive the point of a center, on which the work can turn, as in a lathe.

16 Definition

The ensemble of moderate or centrist political parties.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.

Example Sentences
  • He centered the heading of the document.
2 Definition

To cause (some attribute, such as a mood or voltage) to be adjusted to a value which is midway between the extremes.

3 Definition

To give (something) a central basis.

4 Definition

To concentrate on (something), to pay close attention to (something).

Example Sentences
  • The discussion centered around the recent issues.
5 Definition

To form a recess or indentation for the reception of a center.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of, at, or related to a center.