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CENTRING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Centring.

Centring - as a noun

An area that is approximately central within some larger region

Example: "It is in the center of town"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centereyeheartmiddle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
areacountry
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A low-lying region in central france

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centre-val de loire

A point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centermidpoint
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A place where some particular activity is concentrated

Example: "They received messages from several centers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
placeproperty
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center

The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Example: "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centercoreessencegistheartheart and soulinwardnesskernelmarrowmeatnitty-grittynubpithsubstancesum
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontentmental object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The object upon which interest and attention focuses

Example: "His stories made him the center of the party"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centercenter of attentioncentre of attention
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process

Example: "In most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centernerve centernerve centre
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
neural structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A building dedicated to a particular activity

Example: "They were raising money to build a new center for research"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
buildingedifice
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Centring - as a verb

Move into the center

Example: "That vase in the picture is not centered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center

Direct one's attention on something

Example: "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centerconcentratefocusporerivet
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cerebratecogitatethink
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The centring of the arches was completed today."
"The centring of the stage is crucial for the performance."
"We need to adjust the centring of the image in the frame."
"The centring of the design gives it a balanced look."
"Proper centring is essential for accurate drilling."
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Word Game Points

Is CENTRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, centring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CENTRING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CENTRING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, centring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CENTRING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CENTRING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, centring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CENTRING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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