Definition of centering Centering

/sɛˈntɚɪŋ/ - [sentering] - cen•ter•ing

We found 8 definitions of centering from 5 different sources.

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What does centering mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: centerings

centering - (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back; "the quarterback fumbled the snap"
  snap
  toss, flip, pass an abrupt movement; "a toss of his head"
  american football american football game
centering - the concentration of attention or energy on something; "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life"
  focus, focusing, focussing, focal point, direction
  engrossment, immersion, absorption, concentration a form of baptism in which part or all of a person's body is submerged
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • centering (Noun)
    Temporary wooden structure built to support an arch during construction.
  • centering (Verb)
    Present participle of center.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • centering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Centre
  • centering (n.)
    Same as Center, n., 6.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • centering
    sen′tėr-ing, n. (archit.) the framework upon which an arch or vault of stone, brick, or iron is supported during its construction

Part of speech

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  • centering, verb, gerund of center (infinitive).
  • centering, noun, singular of centerings.

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