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centering

American  
[sen-ter-ing] / ˈsɛn tər ɪŋ /

noun

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

centering British  
/ ˈsɛntərɪŋ /

noun

  1. a US spelling of centring

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of centering

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

Example Sentences

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But Lawrence’s reputation for thoughtfully centering stories about healers and healing in wells of humor began with “Scrubs,” which aired for eight seasons on NBC before moving to ABC for its ninth.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

The full BlueCruise product, which allows hands-free driving, was released in 2021, although some features of the system, such as lane centering and adaptive cruise control, were available earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Officials appear to have converged on a near-term halt in rate reductions, with their debate now centering around what conditions justify further rate cuts -- and how quickly these should take place.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

The latest spinoff of “Game of Thrones” is set 100 years before the events of the original series, centering around a hedge knight named Dunk, played by Peter Claffey, and his squire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Much of the centering was also in place.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay

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