centering meaning and definition

CENTERING noun

Definition of centering (noun)

1. the concentration of attention or energy on something
   • "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life"
   • synonyms: direction, focal point, focus, focusing, focussing
2. (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
   • "the quarterback fumbled the snap"
   • synonyms: snap