center of gravity; center; main part
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center of gravity
technicalA physics term for the point where an object's weight is considered to act.
This model has a low center of gravity, so it is very stable.
Maintaining your body's center of gravity is key to exercise.
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Engineers need to precisely calculate the vehicle's center of gravity.
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centroid (of a triangle)
technicalA geometry term specifically for triangles.
The centroid of a triangle is the intersection point of its three medians.
This geometric proof utilizes the properties of the centroid.
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center; main part; focus
Used metaphorically for the most important or central part of an issue, work, etc.
The company's focus this year is expanding overseas markets.
The focus of the discussion has shifted from technology to management issues.
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We need to grasp the core of the problem and not get bogged down in details.
His remarks strayed from the focus of the meeting.