noncore

adjective

non·​core ˌnän-ˈkȯr How to pronounce noncore (audio)
: not being a central or foundational part of something : not being or belonging to a core
… the noncore content areas of art, music, and physical education …Bomna Ko
… businesses have redrawn their boundaries, making them both tight (as they focus on core competencies) and porous (as they outsource noncore work).Thomas A. Stewart

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Utilizing alternative business models like focusing on core areas of expertise that provide a competitive advantage, coupled with toll manufacturing in noncore areas, can help rapidly scale while reducing the capital needs. Matthew Dawson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Liberty Mutual would join other peers who have sold noncore markets in Europe. BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2022 The Journal reported earlier this month that Carl Icahn has a sizable stake in Crown Holdings Inc. and believes the beverage-can maker should, among other things, shed noncore units. Lauren Thomas, WSJ, 20 Nov. 2022 The leaders spoke last week after the British government defied the United States in allowing Huawei to build noncore elements of the network. Caitlin Yilek, Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2020 See All Example Sentences for noncore

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of noncore was in 1938

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“Noncore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncore. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

Legal Definition

non-core

adjective
ˌnän-ˈkōr
: of, relating to, or being a non-core proceeding
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