center

1. 1

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

   • If a point be taken within a circle, and more than two equal straight lines fall from the point on the circle, the point taken is the centre of the circle.
2. 2

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

   • Japanese scientists are to explore the centre of the Earth. Using a giant drill ship launched next month, the researchers aim to be the first to punch a hole through the rocky crust that covers our planet and to reach the mantle below.
3. 3

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

4. 4

   The middle portion of something; the part well away from the edges.; The innermost point of the Earth, or the Earth itself, as the center or foundation of the Universe; the center or foundation of the Universe abstractly.CanadaUSalternative

   • [...] their portion set As far remov'd from God and light of Heav'n As from the Center thrice to th'utmost Pole.
   • Leo. No: if I mistake In those Foundations which I build upon, The Centre is not bigge enough to beare A Schoole-Boyes Top.
5. 5

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

6. 6

   The point in the interior of any figure of any number of dimensions that has as its coordinates the arithmetic mean of the coordinates of all points on the perimeter of the figure (or of all points in the interior for a center of volume).CanadaUSalternative

   • The centroid is one of the centres of a triangle
7. 7

   A point on a triangle's plane that is in some sense in its middle.CanadaUSalternative

   • There are several centers of a triangle such as its circumcenter, incenter, orthocenter and centroid.
8. 8

   A place, especially a building or complex, set aside for some specified function or activity.CanadaUSalternative

   • shopping center, convention center, civic center, garment center, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Rockefeller Center
9. 9

   The ensemble of moderate or centrist political parties.CanadaUSalternative

10. 10

    The venue in which the head of government in a centralized state is situated.CanadaUSalternative

    • In Anatolia tensions between state officials (ehl-i örf) and the peasants were strained to breaking point. At several places—particularly in the frontier provinces—there were fierce clashes between the janissaries stationed there and the go

syn. centroid · center of gravity · center of mass · middle · midst

ant. edge · periphery

1. 1

   Of, at, or related to a center.CanadaUSalternative

1. 1

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

   • ????, Matthew Prior, Celia to Damon Thy joys are centred all in me alone.
   • He centered the heading of the document.
2. 2

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

3. 3

   To give (something) a central basis.CanadaUSalternative

   • However, Lucas also centered the plot around the protection of the secret Death Star plans, which now filled the role of the clan treasure the enemy is seeking in Hidden Fortress; […]
4. 4

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

   • The plot centers on the life of a working-class family.
   • The discussion centered around the recent issues.
5. 5

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