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

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Throughout this process, my team and I have learned valuable lessons about innovation, communication and customer centricity that are relevant across industries. 1. Bob Rhatigan, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 But according to Mandeep Bhatia, senior vice president, global digital product and omnichannel innovation at Tapestry, AI in retail has two purposes: customer centricity and business growth. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 Will your brand be the one that leads with consumer centricity, shaping the market and redefining success? Nataly Kelly, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Instead, firms should ask three key questions to ensure customer centricity: Are our strategic objectives and transformation efforts aligned with our customers’ priorities? Christoph Senn mehak Gandhi, Harvard Business Review, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for centricity 

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 22 Dec. 2024.

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