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core

Definition

  • noun: the central part of a fruit (such as an apple) that contains the seeds
  • noun: a central and often foundational part usually distinct from the enveloping part by a difference in nature
  • verb: to remove a core from (a fruit)
  • verb: to remove a core from
  • synonyms: assemblage, core memory, random access memory

Examples

  • He knows that he can count on the support of a 'hard core' of party loyalists.

  • The 'core' of the government's plan is to provide loans for small businesses.

  • an apple 'corer' [=a device that is used to remove the core from an apple]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) not to brag. But the really important ones are over here. I don't want to get too technical but these are called core memories. Each one came from a super important time in Riley's life. Like when she first scored a goal. It was so amazing. Hey-hey! Would you look at that. Very nice. - Woo-hoo! - Yeah! And each core memory powers a different aspect of Riley's personality. Like. Hockey Island. Goofball Island is my personal favorite. (..)
    2015 Inside Out