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- [sen-ter-ing]
- /ˈsɛn tər ɪŋ/
- /ˈsen.tər/
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- [sen-ter-ing]
- /ˈsɛn tər ɪŋ/
Definitions of centering word
- noun centering a temporary frame to support an arch or vault during construction 3
- noun centering Geometry. the middle point, as the point within a circle or sphere equally distant from all points of the circumference or surface, or the point within a regular polygon equally distant from the vertices. 1
- noun centering a point, pivot, axis, etc., around which anything rotates or revolves: The sun is the center of the solar system. 1
- noun centering the source of an influence, action, force, etc.: the center of a problem. 1
- noun centering a point, place, person, etc., upon which interest, emotion, etc., focuses: His family is the center of his life. 1
- noun centering a principal point, place, or object: a shipping center. 1
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Origin of centering
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; center + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Centering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
centering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
centering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for centering
noun centering
- intensification — to make intense or more intense.
- massing — a body of coherent matter, usually of indefinite shape and often of considerable size: a mass of dough.
- concentration — Concentration on something involves giving all your attention to it.
- single-minded — having or showing a single aim or purpose: a single-minded program.
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