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cores

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɔɹz// UK //kˈɔːz// cores

n. the central or most important part of something. You use this word to describe the main focus of a system, argument, or group.

n. the central, essential, or most important part of a thing, system, or argument. Typically used in the plural form to denote the core elements of a complex structure.


SIMPLE

Trust is one of the cores of our friendship.

CONTEXTUAL

The cores of the new strategy focus on reducing costs and improving customer service.

COMPLEX

While the outer layers of the organization shifted with market trends, the cores of its mission remained steadfast and unchanged.

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