centered

American  

[sen-terd] / ˈsɛn tərd /

adjective

1. having a central axis.

   a centered arc.

2. equidistant from all bordering or adjacent areas; situated in the center.

   The illustration was centered on the page.

3. Printing. set above the base line at approximately the level of the hyphen.

   a centered dot between syllables.

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centered British  

/ ˈsɛntəd /

adjective

1. the US spelling of centred

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Other Word Forms

• uncentered
  adjective
• well-centered
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of centered

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

Example Sentences

But an extraordinary study centered on a remarkably preserved Edmontosaurus fossil is challenging that assumption in a major way.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Of these pillars, only two are explicitly centered around the UK: “Contribution” specifically requires a connection to British heritage and “hubs” refers to a percentage of production or postproduction taking place in the UK.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Constellation Energy declined 1.5% as investors weighed a first-quarter earnings surprise against a full-year guidance range that was centered below expectations.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Latifi’s book delves into the world of family vlogging, the vein of internet fame centered around the daily lives of parents and their kids.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

“Hespawoo,” Cassiopeia agreed, for the poem “The Wreck of the Hesperus,” which also centered on a shipwreck, was a particular favorite of the children’s.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood