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English noun: centering

1. centering (cognition) the concentration of attention or energy on something


SamplesThe focus of activity shifted to molecular biology.
He had no direction in his life.


Synonymsdirection, focal point, focus, focusing, focussing


Broader (hypernym)absorption, concentration, engrossment, immersion


Narrower (hyponym)particularism

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


SamplesThe quarterback fumbled the snap.


Synonymssnap


Broader (hypernym)flip, pass, toss


Domain categoryAmerican football, American football game









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