Center: meaning, definitions and examples

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center

[ ˈsɛntər ]

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location

A point or place that is equally distant from all sides or points of a space; the middle.

Synonyms

heart, middle, midpoint

Examples of usage

She placed the vase in the center of the table.
The town square is the center of the community.

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organization

An organization or group that provides a particular service or is involved in a specific activity.

Synonyms

facility, hub, institution

Examples of usage

The hospital is a medical center.
The research center focuses on climate change.

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focus

To focus on or concentrate on something.

Synonyms

concentrate, direct, focus

Examples of usage

Let's center our discussion on the main topic.
She centered her attention on the task at hand.

Translations

Translations of the word "center" in other languages:

🇵🇹 centro

🇮🇳 केंद्र

🇩🇪 Zentrum

🇮🇩 pusat

🇺🇦 центр

🇵🇱 centrum

🇯🇵 中心 (ちゅうしん)

🇫🇷 centre

🇪🇸 centro

🇹🇷 merkez

🇰🇷 중심 (중심)

🇸🇦 مركز

🇨🇿 centrum

🇸🇰 centrum

🇨🇳 中心 (zhōngxīn)

🇸🇮 center

🇮🇸 miðstöð

🇰🇿 орталық

🇬🇪 ცენტრი

🇦🇿 mərkəz

🇲🇽 centro

Word origin

The word 'center' originated from the Latin word 'centrum', meaning 'point around which something revolves'. The concept of a central point has been important in various fields such as geometry, physics, and organization. Over time, 'center' has evolved to represent not just a physical location, but also a core or focal point of an organization or activity.

See also: centering, centerpiece, central, centrist.