1. (Mathematics) Geometry
a. the midpoint of any line or figure, esp the point within a circle or sphere that is equidistant from any point on the circumference or surface
b. the point within a body through which a specified force may be considered to act, such as the centre of gravity
2. (Physics / General Physics) the point, axis, or pivot about which a body rotates
3. a point, area, or part that is approximately in the middle of a larger area or volume
4. a place at which some specified activity is concentrated a shopping centre
5. a person or thing that is a focus of interest
6. a place of activity or influence a centre of power
7. a person, group, policy, or thing in the middle
8. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (usually capital) Politics
a. a political party or group favouring moderation, esp the moderate members of a legislative assembly
b. (as modifier) a Centre-Left alliance
9. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) Physiol any part of the central nervous system that regulates a specific function respiratory centre
10. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a bar with a conical point upon which a workpiece or part may be turned or ground
11. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a punch mark or small conical hole in a part to be drilled, which enables the point of the drill to be located accurately
12. (General Sporting Terms) Sport
a. a player who plays in the middle of the forward line
b. the act or an instance of passing the ball from a wing to the middle of the field, court, etc.
13. (Team Sports / Basketball) Basketball
a. the position of a player who jumps for the ball at the start of play
b. the player in this position
14. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Archery) Archery
a. the ring around the bull's eye
b. a shot that hits this ring