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centers

/ˈsɛntərz/ /ˈsɛnərz/

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

Examples :

"The art teacher explained that the centers of the circles we drew needed to be precisely in the middle for the project to look right. "

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

Examples :

"The instructions for assembling the globe clearly stated to insert the rod directly through the centers of both the northern and southern hemispheres. "

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

Examples :

"The centers of the target were marked with a bright red dot. "

area part place

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

Examples :

"The teacher showed us how to find the centers of each side of the triangle. "

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Examples :

"The center of the schoolyard, where the flagpole stands, is the average location of all the trees and benches around the perimeter. "

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

Examples :

"In a round table discussion, the person who centers the conversation ensures everyone has a chance to speak and the discussion stays on topic. "

math group number logic

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

Examples :

"shopping center, convention center, civic center, garment center, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Rockefeller Center"

place organization

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A topic that is particularly important in a given context.

Examples :

"the center of attention"

aspect point value

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A player in the middle of the playing area

Examples :

"In basketball, the centers often score points near the basket. "

sport position person

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

Examples :

"Our basketball team uses two centers who are great at passing and rebounding but stay outside the key. "

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A pass played into the centre of the pitch.

Examples :

"The winger delivered two perfect centers into the box, but our striker couldn't convert either into a goal. "

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

Examples :

""The coach decided to play both of his best centers in the crucial match to strengthen the team's attack." "

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

Examples :

"The bricklayers carefully removed the centers once the keystone was set and the arch was stable. "

architecture building material structure

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

Examples :

"The machinist carefully positioned the metal rod between the lathe's centers before starting the turning process. "

technical machine part

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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.

Examples :

"The machinist carefully created centers in the metal rod so it could spin smoothly in the lathe. "

technical machine part work

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The ensemble of moderate or centrist political parties.

Examples :

"In order to build a consensus and form a stable government, the two major political centers often need to compromise on key policy issues. "

politics government

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

Examples :

"He centered the heading of the document."

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

Examples :

"The therapist helps the family to communicate in a way that centers their emotions, avoiding extremes of anger or sadness. "

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To give (something) a central basis.

Examples :

"The teacher centers the lesson around a key concept to help students understand it better. "

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

Examples :

"The discussion centered around the recent issues."

mind attitude action

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

Examples :

"The carpenter centers the drill hole to ensure the screw sits flush with the surface. "