centering

[ sen-ter-ing ]

noun

1. a temporary framework for supporting a masonry arch during construction until it is able to stand by itself.

centering

/ ˈsɛntərɪŋ /

noun

1. a US spelling of centring

Word History and Origins

Origin of centering¹

First recorded in 1760–70; center + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Another is not discouraging the driver to steer when lane centering is active, as many cars will disengage its partially automated systems should too much torque be applied to the steering wheel by the driver.

From Popular-Science

This is when both lane centering and adaptive cruise control are activated at the same time.

From Popular-Science

The second half is a documentary centering on Roxbury Farms in upstate New York, where a team of farmers raise food and live off the land.

From Vox

In fact, the scene was a rather optimistic one, centering on pride that Lonegan had outperformed initial expectations.

From The Daily Beast

It was my lodestone, my centering point, my story as a journalist covering Germany and the East Bloc.

From The Daily Beast

Principally to ensure military dominance, the conquerors made many main roads, mostly centering in London.

From Project Gutenberg

So far as he could learn, the animal seemed to be centering its attention on the caravan that had halted.

From Project Gutenberg

With action his shyness vanished and centering his attention on the square case in his hand a cry of pleasure escaped him.

From Project Gutenberg

Sponging is another important branch of industry centering here—the entire coast being composed of reefs and keys.

From Project Gutenberg

It is the business of the railways centering in Chicago to send the products from Chicago in every direction.

From Project Gutenberg

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