centered

American  

[sen-terd] / ˈsɛn tərd /

adjective

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. Printing. set above the base line at approximately the level of the hyphen.

   a centered dot between syllables.

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centered British  

/ ˈsɛntəd /

adjective

1. the US spelling of centred

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Other Word Forms

• uncentered adjective
• well-centered adjective

Etymology

Origin of centered

First recorded in 1580–90; center + -ed ³

Example Sentences

The wing patterns, front and back, are centered on individual sheets, themselves screen printed to create standardized forms for specimen information and further ornamented with spatter-printed reliefs of butterflies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

At the end of her statement, she shifted focus to survivors, suggesting there should be “a public hearing specifically centered around the survivors.”

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

The Love Yourself albums, which centered on self-love, mental health and personal growth resonated across cultures.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Hipolito’s trial began on Tuesday and was centered around a high-profile immigration operation in downtown L.A. on June 24.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Most of the complaints centered on Carvie Oldham, mandarin of the Durham Housing Authority.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson