The quality of being core.

(economics) Inflation excluding the increase or decrease of prices in some sectors (usually food and energy). / (economics, in the Eurozone) Inflation excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco prices.

(management) An important special capability or expertise, especially that of a business affording it sustainable competitive advantage.

The central portion of an apple containing the seeds and where the stem attaches (and the opposed end). Particularly the portion that remains after the main part of the fruit has been eaten.

The operating temperature of an organism, specifically in deep structures of the body such as the liver, in comparison to temperatures of peripheral tissues.

The fixed block of time during which an employee is expected to be at work; excludes flexitime and leave.

(chemistry) The energy level of the electrons (core electrons) occupying the completely filled shells under the valence shell.

(archaeology) The roughly biconical remains of a piece of worked flint(1) from which all possible blades have been struck.

Alternative form of softcore

Alternative form of hardcore