centered

American

[sen-terd] / ˈsɛn tərd /

adjective

having a central axis.

a centered arc.
equidistant from all bordering or adjacent areas; situated in the center.

The illustration was centered on the page.
Printing. set above the base line at approximately the level of the hyphen.

a centered dot between syllables.

centered British

/ ˈsɛntəd /

adjective

the US spelling of centred

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Etymology

Origin of centered

First recorded in 1580–90; center + -ed ³

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Their attention centered on tiny projections called dendritic spines.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

Fears continued to be centered around AI companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

For years, one prominent explanation centered on supernovae, the powerful explosions that occur when certain stars reach the ends of their lives.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

Much of the debate over AI’s payoff has centered on what companies spend on it.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

He centered the kippah on his head, patted it once it was settled, then stretched out his arms toward the bowl.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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