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How to pronounce core
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What does core mean?
nounIn general usage, an essential part of a thing surrounded by other essential things.
“the core of an apple or quince”
The heart or inner part of a physical thing.
The anatomical core, muscles which bridge abdomen and thorax.
adjForming the most important or essential part.
“Privately held businesses may hold assets or have charges to their financial statements which are not core to their main business activity.”
Deeply and authentically involved in the culture surrounding the sport.
“Our interest is not in core skaters such as young males and pro skaters but the voices of those on the periphery of the subculture.”
verbTo remove the core of an apple or other fruit.
To cut or drill through the core of (something).
To extract a sample with a drill.
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