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centered

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛntərd]

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Learn how to use centered in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “location”

(adjective) when something is placed in the middle of an area or space. Imagine a bullseye on a target; if you hit the center, you are centered.

Example

The clock is centered on the wall, making it easy to see from anywhere in the room.

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The picture is not centered; it looks off to the side instead of being in the middle.

Example

Is the table centered in the dining room?

Context: “focus”

(verb) to make something the main focus or attention. If you center your thoughts, you focus on what is most important.

Example

During the meeting, she centered her discussion on team goals.

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He didn't center his ideas on the main topic, which confused everyone.

Example

How can we center our projects around the customer's needs?

Context: “mental state”

(verb) to feel calm and balanced. When you are centered, you are not stressed and are thinking clearly.

Example

After practicing meditation, she felt centered and ready to face the day.

Example

He was too distracted to feel centered during the exam.

Example

What activities help you feel centered?

How to pronounce centered

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛntərd]

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