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• past tense form of center.
• past participle of center.

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

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Etymology

Origin of centered

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

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Example Sentences

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centered

The committee has judged for months that the labor market is roughly in balance while inflation is above its 2% target, so the debate has centered on prices, not hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Talks have centered on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global shipping, and curtailing Iran’s nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 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 public reaction, however, centered around how the piece looked less like the three-time NBA champion and more like Laurence Fishburne, Kelsey Grammer, Ken Norton Jr. and others.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Her shoulder banged against the door before she centered herself in the driver’s seat.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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