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- Dictionarycore/kɔː/
noun
- 1. the tough central part of various fruits, containing the seeds: "quarter the pears, remove the cores then slice again into wedges"
- 2. the part of something that is central to its existence or character: "the plan has the interests of children at its core" Similar
adjective
- 1. central to the existence or character of someone or something: "managers can concentrate on their core activities"
- 2. denoting or relating to a figure for inflation that excludes certain items, chiefly food and energy, that are subject to sudden and temporary price fluctuations: "core inflation was up 2.3 percent over the 12 month period"
verb
- 1. remove the tough central part and seeds from (a fruit): "peel and core the pears"
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Core can be a noun, verb, or adjective, but is most often used as a noun to refer to the central or most important part of something (“the core of the issue,” “the Earth’s core”) or to the usually inedible central part of a fruit (“an apple core”).
CORE meaning: 1. the basic and most important part of something: 2. the hard central part of some fruits, such…. Learn more.
noun. the central part of a fleshy fruit, containing the seeds. the central, innermost, or most essential part of anything. Synonyms: center, nub, kernel, gist, heart, essence. Also called magnetic core.
noun. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. synonyms: center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum. see more. noun. a small group of indispensable persons or things.
Definition of core adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A core is a cylindrical piece of rock that is extracted by drilling and used for analysis. The core is a sample of rock which allows geologists to examine the strata in proper sequence and thickness.
CORE definition: 1. the most important part of a system or principle: 2. the hard, central part of certain fruits…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'core'. 1. The core of a fruit is the central part of it that contains seeds. [...] 2. The core of an object, building, or city is the central part of it. [...] 3. If you core a fruit, you remove its core.
the central, innermost, or most essential part of something: the core of the argument. a piece of magnetic material, such as soft iron, placed inside the windings of an electromagnet or transformer to intensify and direct the magnetic field.
1. The central or innermost part: a rod with a hollow core; the hard elastic core of a baseball. 2. The hard or fibrous central part of certain fruits, such as the apple or pear, containing the seeds. 3. The basic or most important part; the crucial element or essence: a small core of dedicated supporters; the core of the problem.
