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C2 [ S or U ] the basic and most important part of something: at the core ofThe lack of government funding is at the core of the problem. More examplesFewer examples. The radicals in the party were clearly sacked to propitiate the conservative core. Hardline rightwingers form the core of the movement.
Core can be a noun, verb, or adjective, but is most often used as a noun to refer to the central or most important part of something (“the core of the issue,” “the Earth’s core”) or to the usually inedible central part of a fruit (“an apple core”).
noun. the central part of a fleshy fruit, containing the seeds. the central, innermost, or most essential part of anything. Synonyms: center, nub, kernel, gist, heart, essence. Also called magnetic core.
noun. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. synonyms: center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum. see more. noun. a small group of indispensable persons or things.
The core of something such as a problem or an issue is the part of it that has to be understood or accepted before the whole thing can be understood or dealt with. ...the ability to get straight to the core of a problem.
n. 1. The central or innermost part: a rod with a hollow core; the hard elastic core of a baseball. 2. The hard or fibrous central part of certain fruits, such as the apple or pear, containing the seeds. 3. The basic or most important part; the crucial element or essence: a small core of dedicated supporters; the core of the problem.
core. adjective. /kɔː (r)/ /kɔːr/ most important; main or essential. core subjects (= subjects that all the students have to study) such as English and mathematics. the core curriculum. We need to concentrate on our core business. The government's proposed solution fails to address the core issue.
Contents. CORE definition: 1. the most important part of a system or principle: 2. the hard, central part of certain fruits…. Learn more.
Definition of core noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
core meaning, definition, what is core: the hard central part of a fruit such as...: Learn more.
