centering

[ sen-ter-ing ]

/ ˈsɛn tər ɪŋ /

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noun

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

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Origin of centering

First recorded in 1760–70; center + -ing¹

Words nearby centering

center fielder, center-fire, centerfold, center forward, center halfback, centering, center jump, centerline, center of curvature, center of gravity, center of mass

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How to use centering in a sentence

Another is not discouraging the driver to steer when lane centering is active, as many cars will disengage its partially automated systems should too much torque be applied to the steering wheel by the driver.
‘Autopilot’ systems in cars are finally getting graded on safety|Rob Stumpf|January 22, 2022|Popular-Science
This is when both lane centering and adaptive cruise control are activated at the same time.
The 6 terms you need to know to understand self-driving cars|Dan Carney|November 29, 2021|Popular-Science
The second half is a documentary centering on Roxbury Farms in upstate New York, where a team of farmers raise food and live off the land.
10 delicious food movies|Alissa Wilkinson|September 25, 2020|Vox
In fact, the scene was a rather optimistic one, centering on pride that Lonegan had outperformed initial expectations.
Cory Booker is Heading to Washington|Matt Taylor|October 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST

It was my lodestone, my centering point, my story as a journalist covering Germany and the East Bloc.
Scaling the Berlin Wall|Michael R. Meyer|October 31, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Principally to ensure military dominance, the conquerors made many main roads, mostly centering in London.
The Towns of Roman Britain|James Oliver Bevan
So far as he could learn, the animal seemed to be centering its attention on the caravan that had halted.
The Outdoor Chums After Big Game|Captain Quincy Allen
With action his shyness vanished and centering his attention on the square case in his hand a cry of pleasure escaped him.
Christopher and the Clockmakers|Sara Ware Bassett
Sponging is another important branch of industry centering here—the entire coast being composed of reefs and keys.
Petals Plucked from Sunny Climes|Sylvia Sunshine
It is the business of the railways centering in Chicago to send the products from Chicago in every direction.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations|William Z. Ripley

British Dictionary definitions for centering

centering

/ (ˈsɛntərɪŋ) /

noun

a US spelling of centring

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