English · Word Candidate

center

/ˈsɛn.təː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: centers · centering · centered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điểm trong nội thất của một hình tròn cách đều tất cả các điểm trên chu vi

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NounRegister: US

Examples

If a point be taken within a circle, and more than two equal straight lines fall from the point on the circle, the point taken is the centre of the circle.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The point in the interior of a sphere that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điểm trong nội thất của một hình cầu cách đều tất cả các điểm trên chu vi

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NounRegister: US

Examples

Japanese scientists are to explore the centre of the Earth. Using a giant drill ship launched next month, the researchers aim to be the first to punch a hole through the rocky crust that covers our planet and to reach the mantle below.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, at, or related to a center.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

liên quan đến trung tâm

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AdjectiveRegister: US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đặt (một vật) ở trung tâm của một khu vực

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VerbRegister: US

Examples

????, Matthew Prior, Celia to Damon Thy joys are centred all in me alone.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “center” mean?

The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.

Is “center” formal or informal?

center is generally US.