CORE

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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The central or most important part of something: The "core" is the fundamental, essential, or central part of an object, system, idea, or group.
    • The central part of a celestial body: In geology and astronomy, "core" often refers to the dense, central region of a planet or star, such as the Earth's core.
    • A cylindrical sample: A "core" can be a cylindrical section of material, like soil or rock, obtained by drilling.
    • A small, essential group: A "core" is a central group of indispensable people or things within a larger organization or set.

  2. Verb:

    • To remove the central part: To "core" something means to remove its central, often inedible, part, such as the seeds and tough center from a fruit.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The core of the argument was about economic policy. (The most essential part of the argument concerned economic policy.)
    • The Earth has a solid inner core and a liquid outer core. (The central part of our planet consists of these layers.)
    • Scientists analyzed a sediment core from the lake bed. (Scientists studied a cylindrical sample of sediment.)
    • A core of dedicated volunteers runs the charity. (A small, essential group of volunteers manages it.)

  • Verb:

    • Please core the apples before baking the pie. (Please remove the central seeds and tough part from the apples.)
Advanced Usage

  • "To the core": Completely, thoroughly (often describing a fundamental quality).

    • He is a conservative to his core. (His fundamental beliefs are entirely conservative.)
    • The organization was rotten to the core. (It was thoroughly corrupt.)

  • "Hard core" / "Hardcore": The most intensely committed, dedicated, or uncompromising part of a group; or something that is extremely explicit, intense, or difficult.

    • The hard core of the party resisted any change. (The most uncompromising members opposed change.)
    • She's into hardcore punk music. (She likes a very intense, aggressive style of punk music.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Core (adjective): Central, fundamental, most important.

    • The company outlined its core values. (The company defined its fundamental principles.)
    • English, math, and science are core subjects. (They are central, mandatory subjects.)

  • Core curriculum: The central, required courses in an educational program.

  • Core competency: A fundamental strength or capability of a person or organization.

Synonyms
  • Noun: Heart, center, essence, nucleus, crux, gist, kernel, bedrock, foundation.
  • Verb: Hollow out, remove the center.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases
  • Core out: To remove the inner part of something, creating a hollow space. (Similar to the verb "core").
    • They cored out the log to make a canoe. (They removed the inner wood from the log.)
Related Idioms

  • The core of the matter: The most important or central part of an issue.

    • Let's stop discussing details and get to the core of the matter. (Let's address the most essential point.)

  • At the core of: Being the central cause or most important element of something.

    • Trust is at the core of any strong relationship. (Trust is the fundamental element.)
Noun
  1. a bar of magnetic material (as soft iron) that passes through a coil and serves to increase the inductance of the coil
  2. the chamber of a nuclear reactor containing the fissile material where the reaction takes place
  3. (computer science) a tiny ferrite toroid formerly used in a random access memory to store one bit of data; now superseded by semiconductor memories
    • each core has three wires passing through it, providing the means to select and detect the contents of each bit
  4. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  5. an organization founded by James Leonard Farmer in 1942 to work for racial equality
  6. a cylindrical sample of soil or rock obtained with a hollow drill
  7. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
    • the gist of the prosecutor's argument
    • the heart and soul of the Republican Party
    • the nub of the story
  8. the central part of the Earth
  9. the center of an object
    • the ball has a titanium core
  10. a small group of indispensable persons or things
    • five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program
Verb
  1. remove the core or center from
    • core an apple

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