(intransitive, computing) To generate a core dump. / (slang, computing) To ramble pointlessly at length; especially used in apology

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see inner, core.

(education) The courses or other components of an educational program which are foundational, prerequisite, or mandatory, as opposed to the elective, secondary, or variable components of a program.

plural of core inflation

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see outer, core. / (planetology) The hot liquid material found near the centre of some planets, distinct from the solid inner core.

(botany) A plant or taxonomic grouping that is within the clade core eudicots.

plural of core eudicot

(computing, networking) A high-capacity switch usually at the core or backbone of a computer network, aggregating network traffic to the Internet or a WAN.

plural of core lane

(metalworking) A projecting piece on a pattern which forms, in the mould, an impression for holding in place or steadying a core.