centring

/หˆsษ›n.t(ษ™)ษนษชล‹/

IPA: /S EH1 N T R IH0 NG/

verb
  1. 1

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

    โ€œHe centered the heading of the document.โ€

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    To give (something) a central basis.

  4. 4

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

    โ€œThe discussion centered around the recent issues.โ€

  5. 5

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

noun
  1. 1

    A type of formwork which serves as a temporary structure during the construction of arches and bridges.

  2. 2

    The process of moving something to a centre, normally before some other process.

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