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Definition of centering

centering

/ˈsɛntərɪŋ/
(UK: centring)
cen · ter · ing
Plural:centerings
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centering Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American The act or process of placing something in the middle, or of focusing one's attention or mind on a central point.

Example

"In pottery, the proper centering of the clay on the wheel is essential before shaping the vessel."

2

American A temporary wooden or metal framework used in construction to support a masonry arch or dome while it is being built.

Example

"The masons carefully removed the wooden centering once the mortar in the stone arch had fully cured."

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• Rhymes for centering

• Nearby Words

centerfield
centerfielder
centerfold
centering
centerline
centermost
centerpiece

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Centering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/centering
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