Pronunciation: /ˈsɛn.tər/
noun a point or part that is equally distant from all sides, edges, or ends; the middle
A1 The center of the room is where we will set up the decorations.
A2 I need to find the nearest shopping center to buy some groceries.
B1 The community center offers various classes and activities for residents.
B2 The research center is known for its groundbreaking studies in the field of medicine.
C1 The conference center can accommodate up to 500 people for large events.
C2 The cultural center showcases art from around the world in its galleries.
verb to place in or adjust to a central position
A1 I center the picture on the wall.
A2 She centers the ball before taking a shot.
B1 The company will center its marketing campaign around social media.
B2 The artist centered the sculpture in the middle of the room.
C1 The government is working to center its policies around sustainability.
C2 The author's new book centers on the theme of identity and belonging.
adjective located in the middle; central
A1 The center table is round and made of wood.
A2 The center piece of the puzzle is missing.
B1 The center of town is where all the shops and restaurants are located.
B2 The center of the debate focused on environmental sustainability.
C1 The research center is at the forefront of technological advancements.
C2 The conference center hosted a prestigious international summit last month.
adverb in or toward the middle
A1 She sat in the center of the room.
A2 He placed the vase in the center of the table.
B1 The company's headquarters are located in the center of the city.
B2 The new shopping mall has a state-of-the-art fitness center.
C1 The research center is at the forefront of scientific discovery.
C2 The conference center is equipped with the latest technology for presentations.
formal The research center is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge.
informal Let's meet at the shopping center later.
slang I heard there's a new skate park at the rec center.
figurative She is the center of attention wherever she goes.
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