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centered Definition of centered for English Language Learners. : 1  mainly concerned about or involved with something specified. : 2  having a specified kind of center. : 3  emotionally healthy and calm.
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- 2. center-of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually. left-of or belonging to the political or intellectual left. right-of or belonging to the political or intellectual right.
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Definitions &Translations focus, focusing, focussing, focal point, direction, centering(noun) the concentration of attention or energy on something. the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology; he had no direction in his life. focus(noun) maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system.
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center Definition of center for English Language Learners. : 1  the middle point or part of something. : 2  a person or thing that is causing a lot of interest, argument, etc. : 3  the position of a person or thing that is causing a lot of interest, argument, etc.
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- 1 calculated from, viewed as from, or belonging to the center of the sun. 2  having or regarding the sun as the center: Copernicus's heliocentric model of the solar system.
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Medical Definition of Central Central: At or near the center. In anatomy and medicine (as elsewhere), central is the opposite of peripheral which means away from the center. The word peripheral comes from the Greek peripheria (peri-, around or about + pherein, to bear, carry). A central line is an infusion tube that is located in or near the heart (centrally in the circulatory system). A Swan-Ganz cather with its tip, for example, in the right atrium and ventricle of the heart is a central line.
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- core noun [C] (CENTER). › the ​center or most ​important ​part of something: Farmers ​formed the core of ​traditional ​party ​support. Safety ​concerns are at the core of the new ​federal ​policies. › earth science The core of the ​earth is ​its ​center, made up of a ​liquid ​inner core and a ​solid ​outer core.
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- The definition of centrally is  near the center, or equal distance from various points. An example of centrally used as an adverb is in the phrase centrally located, which means near the center. noun
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- Definition of central. 1  1 : containing or constituting a center. 2  2 : of primary importance : essential, principal the central character of the novel. 3  3a : situated at, in, or near the center the central part of the stateb : easily accessible from outlying districts a central location for the new theater.
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concentric Having a common center, such that two or more spheres, circles, or segments of circles are within one another. /con·cen·tric/ (kon-sen´trik) having a common center; extending out equally in all directions from a common center.
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- focus definition: The definition of a focus is the central point of attention. (noun) An example of focus is a newborn baby in a family....
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- The Latin root word centr means “center.” Let’s spend the next few minutes con centr ating on this important word root! I think it’s fairly evident why the English word “center” comes from the root centr —not only does the root word mean “center,” but there is a very obvious spelling similarity.
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center 4. the source of an influence, action, or force: the center of a problem. 5. a focus of interest or concern. 6. a principal point, place, or object: a shipping center. 7. a building or part of a building used as a meeting place or having facilities for activities. 8. an office or other facility providing a service or dealing with a particular emergency. 9. a person, thing, or group occupying the middle position, esp. a body of troops. 10. a store or establishment devoted to a particular subject or hobby: a garden center.
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Cone Cone is a three-dimensional figure that has one circular base and one vertex. 1  Right Cone: A right cone is a cone in which the vertex is aligned directly above the center of the base.
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heliocentric heliocentric. 1  calculated from, viewed as from, or belonging to the center of the sun. 2  having or regarding the sun as the center: Copernicus's heliocentric model of the solar system.
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- Definition of CENTER OF GRAVITY. 1. : center of mass. 2. : the point at which the entire weight of a body may be considered as concentrated so that if supported at this point the body would remain in equilibrium in any position. 3. : center 2a. ADVERTISEMENT.
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axis Definition of axis for English Language Learners. : 1  the imaginary straight line that something (such as the Earth) turns around. : 2  a straight line that divides a shape evenly into two parts.
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center of attention Switch to new thesaurus. centre of attention, center, centre. object - the focus of cognitions or feelings; objects of thought; the object of my affection. conversation piece - something interesting that stimulates conversation.
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- also to·wards. 1  In the direction of: driving toward home. 2  In a position facing: had his back toward me. 3  Somewhat before in time: It began to rain toward morning. 4  With regard to; in relation to: an optimistic attitude toward the future. 5  In furtherance or partial fulfillment of: contributed five dollars toward the bill.
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centre 3. a point, area, or part that is approximately in the middle of a larger area or volume. 4. a place at which some specified activity is concentrated: a shopping centre. 5. a person or thing that is a focus of interest. 6. a place of activity or influence: a centre of power.
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concentric Concentric describes something, like circles, that have a common center. Concentric is from the Latin word concentricus, from com (together) plus centrum (center or circle). So, concentric things have a center in common. If you play darts, you aim for the smallest red dot of those colorful concentric circles.
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-centric -centric. a combining form meaning “having centers” of the specified number or kind (dicentric); “centered upon, focused around” that named by the first element (ethnocentric). [see centric ].
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revolve verb. 1  To orbit a central point: The planets revolve around the sun. 2  To turn on an axis; rotate. 3  To be arranged as revolving credit: His credit line revolves. 4  To be centered: Their troubles revolve around money management.
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"""Student-Centered"" Defined" Student-Centered Defined. As a student-centered university, East Central University provides optimal learning experiences and services that lead to student success. Students are the center of our focus. Students and their success serve as the driving force behind our decisions.
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Patient-Centered Care: What It Means And How To Get There In summary, patient-centered care is a method of care that relies upon effective communication, empathy, and a feeling of partnership between doctor and patient to improve patient care outcomes and satisfaction, to lessen patient symptoms, and to reduce unnecessary costs.
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centre 2. 'centre'. Centre is used in a similar way, but it usually refers to a more precise point or position. For example, in mathematics you talk about the centre of a circle, not the 'middle'. ...the centre of the cyclone. In American English, this word is spelled center. At the center of the monument was a photograph. 3. other meanings of 'middle'. The middle of a road or river is the part that is furthest from its sides or banks. ...white lines painted along the middle of the highway.