Centering: meaning, definitions and examples

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centering

[ ˈsɛn.tər.ɪŋ ]

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To position something in the middle or adjust it so that it is equidistant from the edges of a page or screen.

Synonyms

align, balance, even, middle

Examples of usage

Please make sure the text is properly centered on the page.
She centered the image horizontally before saving the document.

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psychology

The process of focusing one's attention and energy on the present moment.

Synonyms

concentration, focus, mindfulness

Examples of usage

Meditation can help with centering and reducing stress levels.
Yoga is a practice that promotes centering and mindfulness.

Translations

Translations of the word "centering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 centralização

🇮🇳 केंद्रण

🇩🇪 Zentrieren

🇮🇩 pemusatan

🇺🇦 центрування

🇵🇱 centrowanie

🇯🇵 中央揃え (ちゅうおうぞろえ)

🇫🇷 centrage

🇪🇸 centrado

🇹🇷 merkezleme

🇰🇷 중심 맞추기

🇸🇦 تمركز

🇨🇿 centrování

🇸🇰 centrovanie

🇨🇳 居中 (jūzhōng)

🇸🇮 centriranje

🇮🇸 miðjun

🇰🇿 орталықтандыру

🇬🇪 ცენტრირება

🇦🇿 mərkəzləşdirmə

🇲🇽 centrado

Word origin

The word 'centering' originates from the Old French word 'centrer', which means 'to center'. The concept of centering has been used in various fields such as geometry, design, and psychology to indicate the process of finding a central point or focusing on a specific aspect. The term has evolved to encompass the idea of balance, alignment, and mindfulness in different contexts.

See also: center, centerpiece, central, centrist.