different between grounding vs centering

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /???a?nd??/

Noun

grounding (countable and uncountable, plural groundings)

1. Fundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline.
2. The return to a fully conscious state after a psychedelic experience.
3. The collision of a ship with ground beneath the surface of the water.
4. The prevention of aircraft takeoff because of government action.
5. (electrical engineering) The interconnecting metal chassis/frame of a device, appliance, machine, or metal raceway via a designated conductor to earth at the service panel. It may be bare or covered, and does not carry current in normal operation.
6. The absorption of energy through visualized "roots" descending from oneself into the ground, using chi.
7. The act by which a child is grounded (forbidden from going out, using electronics, etc.).
8. The background of embroidery, etc.

Translations

Verb

grounding

1. present participle of ground

English

Alternative forms

• centreing, centring (not US)

Verb

centering

1. present participle of center

Noun

centering (countable and uncountable, plural centerings)

1. (countable) A type of formwork which serves as a temporary structure during the construction of arches and bridges.
2. (chiefly uncountable) The process of moving something to a centre, normally before some other process.

Derived terms

• noncentering

Translations

See also

• centering on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

• centreing