centre
/ˈsɛntəː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: centres
Meaning · English
Australia, UK, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa standard spelling of center.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
chính tả tiêu chuẩn ở Úc, Anh, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand và Nam Phi
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Noun
Examples
So after a short spell in the brass foundry the wisest course was to follow with a similar period in the steel foundry, where much important work was done, including the manufacture of centres for wheels.
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 “centre” mean?
Australia, UK, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa standard spelling of center.
Is “centre” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.