centricity

noun

cen·​tric·​i·​ty sen-ˈtri-sə-tē How to pronounce centricity (audio)
: the quality or state of being centric : a position of central prominence or importance
the centricity of the family in Western values
One other explanation for New York's growing centricity in world music lies in its growing world centricity.John Rockwell
Travel managers are calling this the age of traveler centricity, and apps from Uber, the ride-hailing service, and similar innovations are increasingly part of it.Jad Mouawad
patient/customer centricity

Examples of centricity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But the essence of centricity extends far beyond these surface-level measures. Hope Meely, STAT, 24 May 2024 By prioritizing customer centricity, creating immersive retail experiences, and recognizing the enduring significance of brick-and-mortar stores, the company will likely continue to redefine the boundaries of luxury bedding. Brin Snelling, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 Customer centricity is pivotal in net-zero future GenAI will leave last generation online bots in the dust, providing a far more satisfying customer experience that boosts revenue for energy providers while lowering costs for customers and energy consumption worldwide. Susan Galer, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 In some pharmaceutical companies, the evolution from fielding modest patient advocacy relations teams tasked with seeking patient engagement to restructuring entire R&D and business functions around patient centricity has played out in less than a decade. Anthony Yanni, STAT, 20 Mar. 2022 See all Example Sentences for centricity 

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Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of centricity was in 1778

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“Centricity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centricity. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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