Centering Definition & Meaning

centering
noun
  1. the concentration of attention or energy on something; "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life"
  2. (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back; "the quarterback fumbled the snap"

"Centering" in song lyrics

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  • "On the united front, the fake and the centering"
    Benefit — The United Stage of America
  • "myspace codes for fonts and centering"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "centering"

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