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Definition of core adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

core

adjective
 
 
/kɔː(r)/
 
/kɔːr/
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  1.  
     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.
    • core to something The use of new technology is core to our strategy.
    compare non-core
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    • the core area of management studies
    • What are the core activities of the job?
    • Maths, English and science are the core subjects.
    • We need to stop this expansion and concentrate on the core business.
    • Students study five core subjects.
  2.  
     used to describe the most important or central beliefs, etc. of a person or group
    • core beliefs/principles
    • The party is losing touch with its core values.
  3. used to describe the most important members of a group
    • The team is built around a core group of players.
    4. Word OriginMiddle English: of unknown origin.
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