centered US
ˈsɛntərd
See also: centred (UK)
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Definition of centered - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physical positionUSlocated at the middle of somethingUS
  • The statue is centered in the garden.
central midpoint
2.
emotional stateUSemotionally stable and calmUS
  • She remained centered despite the chaos around her.
collected composed serene
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Expressions with centered

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not aligned with the center or axis
The painting was off-centered on the wall.
focused only on oneself, ignoring others
She is too self-centered to notice others' problems.
having a soft filling inside a harder outside
She loves soft-centered chocolates with caramel inside.
focused on each child's individual needs and personality
The school uses a child-centered approach to teaching.
focused on human needs and experiences
The company adopted a human-centered design approach.
focused on the needs and interests of students
The school uses a learner-centered approach to teaching.

Origin of centered

Latin, centrum (center)

Terms with centered included in their meaning

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sports
organized occasion centered around swimming
sports
industry centered on paid golf tournaments and players
focus
be centered or focused upon
psychology
self-centered and valuing oneself too highly
psychology
conceited and self-centered person
culture
lifestyle and identity centered around firearms
emon.
culture
music-centered youth subculture known for intense feelings and dark clothing
hobby
create and care for a garden centered on ponds or pools

Examples of centered in a sentence

  • The table was centered in the dining room.
  • He felt centered after the meditation session.
  • The therapist helped her become more centered.

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  1. French:centré, équilibré, ...
  2. German:zentral, gelassen, ...
  3. Italian:centrato, equilibrato, ...
  4. Spanish:centrado, equilibrado, ...
  5. Portuguese:no centro, equilibrado, ...
  6. Chinese:居中的, 冷静的, ...
  7. Japanese:中央に位置している, 落ち着いた, ...
  8. Arabic:متمركز, متزن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְרֻכָּז, רָגוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:центральный, уравновешенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:центральний, врівноважений, ...
  12. Hindi:बीच में स्थित, स्थिर, ...
center US
ˈsɛntər
See also: centre (UK)

Definition of center - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
core areaUSmiddle point or part of somethingUS
  • She drew a dot at the center of the circle..
core hub middle
2.
spatial midpointUSarea approximately central within a regionUS
  • The city center is always busy.
core hub middle
3.
gathering hubUSplace where a particular activity or service is concentratedUS
  • The city is a major center for the arts..
hub nucleus

Verb

1.
positioningtr.USplace an object in the middle of an areatr.US
  • Center the vase on the table.
centralize focus
2.
attention focusintr.USfocus attention on a particular subjectintr.US
  • The discussion centered on climate change.
concentrate direct focus
3.
adjustmenttr.RareUSadjust a value to be midway between extremestr.RareUS
  • Center the audio levels for balance.
align balance

Adjective

1.
symmetrical positionUSequally distant from all pointsUS
  • The center piece was perfectly aligned with the room..
central equidistant middle
2.
neutralityUSpolitically or intellectually neutralUS
  • Her views are center, appealing to moderates.
centrist moderate neutral
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focus on or revolve around a main topic
The discussion will center around the new policy changes.
have as the main point or core
The story centers on a young detective.
important or prominent position
The issue took center stage in the debate.
the exact middle of something
The target was hit dead center.
in a position slightly left of the center
The painting was hung left of center on the wall.
the most important place or person
She acts like she's the center of the universe.

Origin of center

Latin, centrum (center)

Examples of center in a sentence

  • They met at the center of the town square.
  • The center of the park is a great spot for picnics.
  • They live in the center of the country, far from the coast.
  • The town became a center for tech startups.
  • The mall is a center of local commerce.
  • The center scored the winning goal.

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  1. French:centre, centrer, ...
  2. German:Mitte, zentrieren, ...
  3. Italian:nucleo, centrare, ...
  4. Spanish:núcleo, centrar, ...
  5. Portuguese:meio, centralizar, ...
  6. Chinese:中心, 放在中央, ...
  7. Japanese:中心点, 中央に置く, ...
  8. Arabic:مَرْكَز, وَسَّط, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶרְכָּז, לְמַרְכֵּז, ...
  10. Russian:центр, центрировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:центр, центрувати, ...
  12. Hindi:केंद्र, बीच में रखना, ...
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