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/ˈsɛntər/
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noun[C]
The middle point or part of something; the point equally distant from the sides or edges.
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Etymology
From Old French centre, from Latin centrum, from Greek kentron meaning “sharp point, center point.”
Examples
The statue stands at the center of the square.
Draw a circle with a dot in the center.
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noun[C]
A place, building, or organization where a particular activity or service is provided.
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Etymology
From the sense of a central place where activities are concentrated.
Examples
The new sports center opens on Monday.
She works at a medical center downtown.
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noun[C]
The main point, focus, or most important part of an activity, situation, or discussion.
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Etymology
From the idea of the middle or focal point of something.
Examples
Children are at the center of the debate.
The scandal put the mayor at the center of attention.
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noun[C, U]
A moderate political position between the left and the right.
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Etymology
From seating arrangements in legislative bodies, where moderates were positioned between left-wing and right-wing groups.
Examples
Her views are close to the center.
The party tried to appeal to voters in the center.
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verb[T]
To put something in the middle of a space, area, or position; to make something the focus of attention.
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Etymology
From the noun center, meaning “to place at or bring to the center.”
Examples
Center the title at the top of the page.
We need to center the map on the city.
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adjectiveLocated in, relating to, or used for the middle position.
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Etymology
Attributive use of the noun center.
Examples
Use the center lane to turn left.
The center seat has the best view.
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