noun
- 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.