centering

[sen-ter-ing]

noun

1. a temporary framework for supporting a masonry arch during construction until it is able to stand by itself.

centering

/ ˈsɛntərɪŋ /

noun

1. a US spelling of centring

Word History and Origins

Origin of centering¹

First recorded in 1760–70; center + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It includes some of our must-have tech, such as automatic emergency braking and steering, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, and automatic high beams.

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Unlike most retailers, which add stores near customers, Goodwill is centering its real estate around its supply chain.

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“Really get serious about trying to maintain the media that is still around that has a commitment for centering communities that are never going to get the kind of coverage that they deserve.”

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“He had a fierce independence and really believed in speaking up for himself and his community. He played an instrumental role in centering Wilmington in the fight for environmental justice.”

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Likewise, a pair of maps focused on the north and south poles give the Earth a sea-based orientation, centering water with land off to the periphery.

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Related Words

• absorption 
• combination 
• consolidation