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Definitions for centering
cen·ter·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. focus, focusing, focussing, focal point, direction, centeringnoun

    the concentration of attention or energy on something

    "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life"

  2. centering, snapnoun

    (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back

    "the quarterback fumbled the snap"

Wiktionary

  1. centeringnoun

    Temporary wooden structure built to support an arch during construction

Wikipedia

  1. centering

    Centring, centre, centering, or center is a type of formwork: the temporary structure upon which the stones of an arch or vault are laid during construction. Until the keystone is inserted an arch has no strength and needs the centring to keep the voussoirs in their correct relative positions. A simple centring without a truss is called a common centring. A cross piece connecting centring frames is called a lag or bolst.Centring is normally made of wood timbers, a relatively straightforward structure in a simple arch or vault; but with more complex shapes involving double curvature, such as a dome or the bottle-shaped flue in a Norman-period kitchen, clay or sand bound by a weak lime mortar would be used. Shaping could be done by eye, perhaps with the help of a template, then stones or bricks laid against it. On larger works like a 19th-century pottery kiln this was impractical. The structure would be built round a post acting as a datum, and each course of stonework would be set at a distance from the datum. When the centring is removed (as in "striking the centring"), pointing and other finishing continues.

ChatGPT

  1. centering

    Centering refers to the process of adjusting data by subtracting the mean of the data set from each data point. This technique is commonly used in statistical analysis and data preprocessing to remove any systematic bias in the data. The process of centering repositions the data around a central value of zero, making it easier to interpret and analyze. It's also utilized in various fields like psychology, sociology, and machine learning.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Centering

    of Centre

  2. Centeringnoun

    same as Center, n., 6

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Centering

    sen′tėr-ing, n. (archit.) the framework upon which an arch or vault of stone, brick, or iron is supported during its construction.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of centering in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of centering in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of centering in a Sentence

  1. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez:

    I would like to see in a presidential candidate is one that has a coherent worldview and logic from which all these policy proposals are coming forward, i think Sen. Sanders has that. I also think Sen. Warren has that. I also want to see us centering( on) working people in the United States to stem income inequality( and) tackle climate change.

  2. Demi Moore:

    First acknowledging that there is a lot of fear around being close to someone or someone that you care about not doing the things that weve all been encouraged to do for the safety of our selves and our family, i think centering ourselves in just one, being able to really acknowledge that thats scary and that its OK to feel scared and that thats pretty normal and that were not alone.

  3. An ODE spokesman:

    However, it is clear that racial equity be addressed to support every learner, we know there are long-standing inequities in our systems that have led to gaps in outcomes for students of color. We do emphasize culturally responsive professional learning and an inclusive curriculum that is reflective of all communities in our state. There is both an intellectual and ethical basis for centering equity in professional learning and instructional materials, primarily so ODE can meet its responsibility to create the conditions in which every student can reach their full potential.

  4. Amin Nasser:

    We plan to invest more than $300 billion over the coming decade to reinforce our pre-eminent position in oil, maintain our spare oil production capacity, and pursue a large exploration and production program centering on conventional and unconventional gas resources.

  5. Keenan Reynolds:

    It definitely kind of reminds you of why you're really here, the bigger commitment that you've made to serve your country and the evil that we're out to protect [against], so I think it's kind of a centering thing. It's very unfortunate that these events happen and happen so often, but, at the same time, we're grooming ourselves, we're being trained to go out and be leaders of a military that protects our nation in those types of incidents.

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