26984 words

core

20 definitions • 25 examples
1
the basic and most important part of something:

Examples:

at the core of The lack of government funding is at the core of the problem.
2
the hard central part of some fruits, such as apples, that contains the seeds:

Examples:

Don't throw your apple core on the floor!
3
the centre of a planet:

Examples:

The earth's core is a hot, molten mix of iron and nickel.
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The core of a nuclear reactor (= a device in which atoms are changed to produce energy) is the place where fission (= the dividing of atoms) happens.
5
the muscles around your pelvis, hips, and abdomen that you use in most body movements:

Examples:

These exercises are designed to strengthen your core.
6
a long, thin cylinder-shaped mass of material taken out of the earth for study
7
most important or most basic:

Examples:

They are cutting back production of some of their core products.
8
a value, belief, etc. that is basic and more important than any other:

Examples:

The final status negotiations would focus on the core issues of the peace process.
9
the most important or largest part of a company's business activities:

Examples:

The company's core operations include entertainment and aviation.
10
the most important parts of a course of study, that all students must learn:

Examples:

We want to see greater provision of subjects outside the core curriculum.
11
found in the main part of the body, but not the arms or the legs:

Examples:

Pilates is good for strengthening the core muscles.
12
to remove the core from a piece of fruit:

Examples:

Peel and core the pears before cooking them.
13
used in newspapers, magazines, and on social media to form words describing a particular type of style in clothes, music, furniture, etc.:

Examples:

Cottagecore is an internet aesthetic that celebrates an idealized rural life.
The website has a section on classic novels entitled "Lit-core".
When are fashion journalists going to stop putting the word "-core" at the end of everything?
14
the hard, central part of some fruits, such as apples, which contains the seeds
15
the center or most important part of something:

Examples:

Safety concerns are at the core of the new federal policies.
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The core of the earth is its center, made up of a liquid inner core and a solid outer core.
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Examples:

We want to appeal to our core supporters without turning off undecided voters.
The notion of love is one of the core values of our civilization.
We have to concentrate on the core business, management said.
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to remove the core of fruit
19
the most important or most basic part of something:

Examples:

the core of sth The core of the bank's business is in Hong Kong.
be at the core of sth The internet is increasingly at the core of the telecoms business.
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most important:

Examples:

core products/services They are cutting back production of some of their core products.
core values For a company to achieve a competitive advantage it is important to have core values and a clearly defined purpose.
a core market/business

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