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   centre

   /ˈsɛntə/

   noun

   • 1. the point that is equally distant from every point on the circumference of a circle or sphere.
   • ▪ a point or part that is equally distant from all sides, ends, or surfaces of something: "the centre of the ceiling"
   • ▪ a political party or group whose opinions avoid extremes: "a new centre party"
   • ▪ the middle player in a line or group in certain team games.
   • ▪ the player who is positioned near the basket and is typically tallest on the team: "only 10 centers averaged more than 10 points per game last year"
   • ▪ a kick, hit, or throw of the ball from the side to the middle of field in soccer, hockey, and other team games.
   • ▪ the filling in a chocolate: "truffles with liqueur centres"
   • ▪ a pivot or axis of rotation.
   • ▪ a conical adjustable support for a workpiece in a lathe or similar machine.
   • 2. the point from which an activity or process is directed, or on which it is focused: "the city was a centre of discontent"
   • ▪ the most important place in the respect specified: "Geneva was then the centre of the banking world"
   • 3. a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated: "a conference centre"

   verb

   • 1. occur mainly in or around (a specified place): "the textile industry was centred in Lancashire and Yorkshire"
   • ▪ have or cause to have (a specified concern or theme): "the case centres around the couple's adopted children"
   • 2. place in the middle: "to centre the needle, turn the knob"
   • ▪ (in soccer, hockey, and other team games) kick, hit, or throw the ball from the side to the middle of the playing area: "he centred from a difficult position on the left"
   • ▪ pass (the ball) back from the ground to another player to begin a down; snap: "West Virginia's offense lined up to centre the ball"
   • ▪ play the central position in (a line of three forwards): "Derlago will centre Leafs' No. 1 line with Vaive and Clark on wings"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin centrum, from Greek kentron ‘sharp point, stationary point of a pair of compasses’, related to kentein ‘to prick’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. centremost adjective

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   Oct 4, 2023 · Learn the definitions, etymology, and usage of the word centre or center as a noun and an adjective. See examples, synonyms, and related words for different senses of the term.

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   Mar 28, 2024 · Learn why Americans use "center" and Brits use "centre" to mean the same thing: the middle point of something or a place. Explore the historical, cultural, and linguistic origins of these spelling variations and see examples of usage in different contexts.

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   Feb 18, 2024 · Learn how to use "center" and "centre" correctly in different contexts and regions. Find out the meaning, examples, and tips for choosing the right word for your writing.

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   Aug 5, 2023 · Center: The term “center” refers to a specific location or point that serves as a focal point or hub. In scientific research, it can be used to describe the core of a study, the central point of analysis, or the physical location of a research facility.

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   Nov 5, 2023 · Center and centre are expressions used correspondently for the same meaning to define something kept in the middle of two or more objects. “Center” is the spelling used in America, while “centre” is the same word’s British variant.

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   Feb 15, 2024 · 1. Center’ is how Americans spell it. It’s easy and used a lot in the United States, especially in books, schools, and everyday talking. 2. Centre. Now, ‘centre’ is the way the British like...

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   Mar 3, 2024 · Center and centre are both English words that mean the middle of something, but they are spelled differently and used in different regions. Center is the American spelling, while centre is the British and Canadian spelling.

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   Jul 7, 2023 · The center of flotation can be explained as a certain point such that the transverse line passing through which a floating vessel can move or oscillate in the longitudinal sense (or along the x-z plane as per our convention).

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    Nov 12, 2023 · Learn the difference between "centre" and "center", two correct spellings of the word that refer to the middle point or main area of something. Find out how to use them correctly based on the variant of English you are writing in.

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    Nov 21, 2023 · Learn what center of gravity is and how to find it for different shapes using geometrical, moment and integration methods. See examples, diagrams and video lessons on Study.com.