2. concentrated on or clustered around a central point or
purpose.
Syn: centred, centralized, focused. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
centered — [sent′ərd] adj. 1. being at the center 2. having (a specified thing) as the focus of interest or activity: used in hyphenated compounds [consumer centered] 3. mentally and emotionally stable; balanced; collected … English World dictionary
centered — [engl.], zentriert … Universal-Lexikon
centered — /sen teuhrd/, adj. 1. having a central axis: a centered arc. 2. equidistant from all bordering or adjacent areas; situated in the center: The illustration was centered on the page. 3. Print. set above the base line at approximately the level of… … Universalium
-centered — cen|tered [ sentərd ] suffix 1. ) used with some nouns to make adjectives describing who or what is considered most important when planning a policy or activity: child centered learning methods a student centered approach 2. ) used with some… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
centered — adjective Date: circa 1893 1. having a center often used in combination < a dark centered coneflower > 2. having a center of curvature often used in combination < a 3 centered arch > 3. emotionally stable and secure • centeredness noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
centered — concentrated concentrated adj. 1. Having a high density of (the indicated substance); as, a narrow thread of concentrated ore. Note: [Narrower terms: {undiluted} (vs. diluted)] [WordNet 1.5] 2. Gathered together or made less diffuse; as, their… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Centered — Center Cen ter, Centre Cen tre v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Centered} or {Centred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Centering} or {Centring}.] 1. To be placed in a center; to be central. [1913 Webster] 2. To be collected to a point; to be concentrated; to rest on, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
centered — cen|tered [ sentərd ] adjective sensible, calm, and confident: Julia is intelligent and very centered … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
centered — cen•tered [[t]ˈsɛn tərd[/t]] adj. 1) having a central axis: a centered arc[/ex] 2) equidistant from all adjacent areas; situated in the center 3) inwardly calm and steady • Etymology: 1580–90 … From formal English to slang
centered — See high centered … Dictionary of automotive terms
