1. The geometric center or point of balance of a shape, object, or set of points; the average position of all the points in a figure.
Usage: Plural of centroid; Commonly used in mathematics, physics, and engineering

Examples

• The engineer calculated the centroids of the structural beams to ensure proper weight distribution.
• In geometry class, we learned how to find the centroids of triangles using coordinate formulas.
• The centroids of the three shapes were plotted on a graph to compare their positions.
• Machine learning algorithms often use centroids to represent clusters of data points.
• The architect marked the centroids of each wall section before construction began.