centering

/ˈsɛntərɪŋ/
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Other forms: centerings

Definitions of centering
  1. noun
    the concentration of attention or energy on something
    synonyms: direction, focal point, focus, focusing, focussing
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    types:
    particularism
    a focus on something particular
    type of:
    absorption, concentration, engrossment, immersion
    complete attention; intense mental effort
  2. noun
    (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
    synonyms: hike, snap
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    type of:
    flip, pass, toss
    (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
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