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   core

   /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 heartnucleusnubhubkernelmarrowmeatessencequintessencecruxgistpithsubstancesum and substancebodybasisbedrockcornerstonelinchpinmainspringfoundationrootbaseunderpinningfundamentalsessentialsbasic principlesmain ingredientsheart of the matterinformal:nitty-grittybrass tacksnuts and boltsABCbasics
   • ▪ an important or unchanging group of people forming the central part of a larger body: "a flexible core of permanent employees"
   • 3. the dense central region of a planet, especially the nickel–iron inner part of the earth. Similar centreinteriormiddlenucleusbosomrecessesbowelsdepthsinformal:innardsliterary:midst
   • ▪ the central part of a nuclear reactor, which contains the fissile material.
   • ▪ a tiny ring of magnetic material used in a computer memory to store one bit of data, now superseded by semiconductor memories.
   • ▪ the inner strand of an electric cable or rope.
   • ▪ the muscles of the torso, especially the lower back and abdominal area, which assist in the maintenance of good posture, balance, etc.: "nothing will strengthen your core like balancing a heavy barbell on your back or lifting one off the floor"
   • ▪ a piece of soft iron forming the centre of an electromagnet or an induction coil.
   • ▪ an internal mould filling a space to be left hollow in a casting: "bronzes that have been cast using a clay core"
   • ▪ a cylindrical sample of rock, ice, or other material obtained by boring with a hollow drill.
   • ▪ a piece of flint from which flakes or blades have been removed.

   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"

   Word Origin Middle English: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. corer noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCORE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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     CORE meaning: 1. the basic and most important part of...

   • Core: Japanese Translation

     CORE translate: （物、ことの）中心, （くだものの）しん, 核心（かくしん）, 中心（ちゅうしん）,...

   • Core Spanish Translation

     CORE translate: núcleo, corazón, descorazonar, centro...

   • Core: Russian Translation

     CORE translate: суть, сущность , сердцевина , ядро . Learn...

   • Znaczenie Core, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     CORE definicja: 1. the basic and most important part of...

   • Core: Korean Translation

     CORE translate: 핵심, (과일의) 심. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Core: German Translation

     core translate: der Kern, entkernen. Learn more in the...

   • Core: Thai Translation

     CORE translate: แกน, เอาแกนออก (จากผลไม้). Learn more in the...

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   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.

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   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.

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7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcore adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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