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 …

The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) is an African-American civil rights organization in the United States that played a pivotal role for African Americans in the civil rights movement. Founded in 1942, …

CORE meaning: 1. the basic and most important part of something: 2. the hard central part of some fruits, such…. Learn more.

Beginning in 2014, the Florida Supreme Court has issued a series of administrative orders allowing the public to view non-confidential court records via the internet, while simultaneously protecting …

2 days ago · core (countable and uncountable, plural cores) In general usage, an essential part of a thing surrounded by other essential things. The central part of a fruit, containing the kernels or seeds. …

Of basic importance; essential: "Virtually all cultures around the world use the word heart to describe anything that is core, central, or foundational" (Robert A. Emmons).

Definition of core noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

core (n.) early 14c., "heart or inmost part of anything" (especially an apple, pear, etc.), of uncertain origin, probably from Old French cor, coeur "core of fruit, heart of lettuce," literally "heart," from Latin …

the central part of the earth:[singular] the pressure at the earth's core. the most important or essential part of anything: the core of the new curriculum for business majors.

The core is made primarily of iron and nickel and has two parts — an inner solid core and an outer liquid core. The mantle is the layer of the Earth that overlies the core.