Definitions

1. noun

the central part of something

“The core of the company’s business is customer service.”

2. noun

the innermost part of a fruit or vegetable

“The core of the apple is crunchy and juicy.”

3. noun

the central or most essential part of something

“The core values of the organization are honesty and integrity.”

4. noun

the central or middle part of a wheel or other circular object

“The core of the bicycle wheel is made of metal.”

5. noun

a mass of plutonium or other radioactive material, especially as used in a nuclear bomb

“The core of the nuclear bomb was highly radioactive.”

6. verb

to remove the core of something

“The tree was cored to make a wooden spoon.”

7. noun

the central or most important part of a person or their personality

“She has a good core and is very kind to others.”

8. noun

the innermost part of the earth, consisting of molten rock

“The core of the earth is extremely hot.”

9. noun

a group of people sharing a common interest or activity

“The core of the fan club was very dedicated.”

10. noun

a central or main part of a computer system

“The core of the computer system is the motherboard.”

11. noun

the central or most important part of a project or plan

“The core of the project is to reduce waste and increase efficiency.”