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centres

/ˈsen.tə(ɹ)s/ /ˈsɛn.tɚs/

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

Examples :

"In geometry class, we learned that the centres of circles are always the same distance from the edge, no matter where on the edge you measure. "

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

Examples :

"In geometry class, we learned how to find the centres of different sized spheres. "

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

Examples :

"The centres of the flower petals were a vibrant yellow, contrasting with their white edges. "

part area position

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

Examples :

"To make sure the banner hangs evenly, find the centres of the wall and the banner itself, and line them up. "

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Examples :

""The centres of the basketball hoops are aligned to ensure fair play on the court." "

math point space figure

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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 the committee meeting, it was discovered that the centres of power were distributed unevenly, with a few members controlling most of the decisions that affected everyone. "

math group 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 building

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A topic that is particularly important in a given context.

Examples :

"the center of attention"

point aspect value organization

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A player in the middle of the playing area

Examples :

"On the basketball team, the centres are usually the tallest players. "

sport position person

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

Examples :

"In netball, the centres are vital for connecting the defense and attack, constantly running up and down the court to pass the ball. "

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A pass played into the centre of the pitch.

Examples :

"The winger put in two dangerous centres during the first half, but the striker couldn't convert them. "

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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 rugby team's centres made several powerful tackles in the midfield." "

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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 wooden centres supported the stone arch while the mortar dried and gave it strength. "

architecture building material

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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 metal rod was held securely between the centres of the lathe, allowing the machinist to precisely shape it. "

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 drilled centres into the ends of the metal rod so it could spin smoothly in the lathe. "

technology machine technical part

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The ensemble of moderate or centrist political parties.

Examples :

"In coalition governments, the centres often play a crucial role in bridging the gap between the left and right wings. "

politics government group

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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 centres her patient's anxiety by guiding them to focus on balanced perspectives rather than dwelling on worst-case scenarios." "

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To give (something) a central basis.

Examples :

"The teacher centres her lesson plan on the students' needs. "

organization structure

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

Examples :

"The discussion centered around the recent issues."

attitude mind action

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

Examples :

"The woodworker carefully centres the hole he's drilling to ensure the screw head sits flush with the surface. "