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

He argued the armed forces must return to what he described as a more disciplined, combat-focused identity centered on what he called a “warrior ethos.”

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The authors propose a more individualized approach centered on prevention, functional analysis, and precision intervention.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The latest trial centered on patients with D2T RA who failed to see improvement in their symptoms after trying at least two advanced therapies.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The company also outlined a new structure centered on five business units known as creative houses, each with its own leadership team focusing on specific types of games.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Most of the complaints centered on Carvie Oldham, mandarin of the Durham Housing Authority.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson