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1 convergence
convergence [kɔ̃vεʀʒɑ̃s]feminine noun* * *kɔ̃vɛʀʒɑ̃s1) (d'idées, intérêts, de politiques) convergencela convergence des volontés a permis de... — a joint effort of will has made it possible to...
2) (de faisceaux lumineux, lentille) convergence; ( de chemins) meeting3) Mathématique convergence* * *kɔ̃vɛʀʒɑ̃s nf* * *convergence nf1 (d'idées, intérêts, de politiques) convergence; la convergence de leurs efforts a permis de réaliser le projet their combined efforts have seen the project through; la convergence des volontés a permis de… a joint effort of will has made it possible to…;2 (de faisceaux lumineux, lentille) convergence; ( de chemins) meeting, joining;3 Math convergence.[kɔ̃vɛrʒɑ̃s] nom féminin2. [concordance] convergence -
2 convergence
noun* * *noun das Zusammenlaufen* * *con·ver·gence[kənˈvɜ:ʤən(t)s, AM -ˈvɜ:rʤ-]n no plpoint of \convergence Schnittpunkt m* * *[kən'vɜːdZəns]n(of roads, lines) Zusammenlaufen nt; (of rivers also) Zusammenströmen nt; (MATH, PHYS) Konvergenz f; (fig, of views etc) Annäherung fconvergence criteria (in EU) — Konvergenzkriterien pl
point of convergence — Schnittpunkt m; (of rays) Brennpunkt m; (of rivers) Zusammenfluss m
* * *1. Zusammenlaufen n2. MATH, auch figb) Annäherung f (to, toward[s] an akk)* * *nounAnnäherung, die; Konvergenz, die (geh.); (of roads, rivers) Zusammentreffen, das* * *n.Annäherung f.Konvergenz f. -
3 focal point
1) ( in optics) foyer m2) (of village, building) point m de convergence (of de; for pour)3) ( main concern) point m central -
4 yhtymäkohta
yks.nom. yhtymäkohta; yks.gen. yhtymäkohdan; yks.part. yhtymäkohtaa; yks.ill. yhtymäkohtaan; mon.gen. yhtymäkohtien yhtymäkohtain; mon.part. yhtymäkohtia; mon.ill. yhtymäkohtiinconfluence (noun)junction (noun)point of contact (noun)point of convergence (noun)* * *• confluence• interest in common• joint• junction• point of contact• point of convergence• seam -
5 focus
1. n ярко освещённое пятно2. n средоточие; центр3. n геол. фокус, очаг землетрясенияinfinity focus — фокус, установленный на бесконечность
4. v собирать в фокус; фокусировать5. v помещать в фокусе6. v сосредоточиватьСинонимический ряд:1. center (noun) center; core; headquarters; heart; hub; middle; nerve center; nucleus; polestar; root; seat2. highlight (noun) highlight; spotlight3. point of convergence (noun) central point; centre; focal point; locus; point of convergence; point where rays come together4. adjust lens (verb) achieve clarity; adjust focal length; adjust lens; bring into focus; get detail; obtain sharper image5. converge (verb) adjust; attract; center; centre; convene; converge; emphasise; emphasize6. fasten (verb) aim; concenter; concentrate; fasten; fix; fixate; meet; put; rivet7. give (verb) address; apply; bend; buckle; dedicate; devote; direct; give; turn -
6 locus
1. n лат. место; местоположение2. n лат. центр, средоточие3. n лат. очаг, фокус4. n лат. мат. геометрическое место точек5. n лат. мат. годограф6. n лат. мат. траектория7. n лат. мат. биол. локус, местоположение гена в хромосомеlocus communis — общее место, банальность
Синонимический ряд:1. place (noun) location; place; point; position; site; situation; spot; station; where2. point of convergence (noun) center; central point; centre; focal point; focus; point of convergence; point where rays come together -
7 convergencia
f.convergence.* * *1 convergence* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (Mat, Fís, Econ) convergence2) (=tendencia común) common tendency, common directionconvergencia de izquierdas — (Pol) grouping o coming together of left-wing forces
* * *a) (Fís, Mat) convergenceb) (de ideas, posturas)hay indicios de convergencia entre ambas partes — there are signs that the two sides are moving closer together
c) (Econ) convergence* * *= convergence, confluence.Ex. These two are nevertheless treated in this one chapter together, because in some respects there is convergence of systems.Ex. Spain is the product of the confluence of cultural, political and even legal traditions.----* punto de convergencia = junction point, similarity.* * *a) (Fís, Mat) convergenceb) (de ideas, posturas)hay indicios de convergencia entre ambas partes — there are signs that the two sides are moving closer together
c) (Econ) convergence* * *= convergence, confluence.Ex: These two are nevertheless treated in this one chapter together, because in some respects there is convergence of systems.
Ex: Spain is the product of the confluence of cultural, political and even legal traditions.* punto de convergencia = junction point, similarity.* * *2(de ideas, posturas): ayer se dieron los primeros indicios de convergencia entre ambas partes yesterday saw the first signs of agreement o a rapprochement between the two parties3 ( Econ) convergence* * *
convergencia sustantivo femenino convergence: la convergencia de los dos arroyos, the convergence of the two streams
' convergencia' also found in these entries:
English:
convergence
* * *convergencia nf1. [de líneas, carreteras] convergence;esta plaza es punto de convergencia de varias calles several streets converge on o meet at this square2. [de ideas] convergence4. Econ convergence* * *f convergence* * *convergencia nf: convergence -
8 angle
1. n уголon the angle — косо, наклонно
at an angle — под углом, наклонно
angle of contact — краевой угол, угол смачивания
angle of lag — угол отставания; угол запаздывания; угол замедления
angle of dip — угол магнитного наклонения; магнитная широта
2. n разг. точка зрения, угол зрения; подходdivergent angles — разные подходы, разные точки зрения
3. n разг. сторона, аспект4. n разг. оттенок, тон, настройthis column always has a humorous angle — статьи этой рубрики всегда написаны в юмористическом ключе
5. n амер. сл. выгодное дельце, барыш6. n амер. сл. хитрость, уловка; неэтичный поступок; обходной манёврhe always has an angle to beat the other fellow — он всегда знает, как обойти противника
7. n амер. сл. угольник; угломер; угловой шаблон8. n амер. сл. тех. уголок, угловое железо9. v двигаться или наклоняться под углом10. v сворачивать, поворачивать11. v ав. лететь с углом сносаdisplacement angle — угол рассогласования; угол отклонения
12. v помещать, размещать под углом или по углам13. v располагаться под углом; образовывать уголshe angled her column of chitchat toward teenagers — свою статью, написанную в стиле непринуждённой беседы, она адресовала молодёжи
14. n арх. рыболовный крючок15. n арх. рыболовные снасти16. v удить рыбу, ловить рыбу на удочкуleft angle — знак "меньше"; левый уголок
17. v добиваться; зондировать почвуСинонимический ряд:1. figure formed by two lines (noun) cusp; elbow; figure formed by two lines; flare; fork; intersection; notch; obtuse angle; right angle2. phase (noun) aspect; facet; hand; phase; side3. point of view (noun) direction; light; outlook; perspective; point; point of view; position; slant; standpoint; view; viewpoint4. purpose (noun) aim; approach; intention; method; objective; plan; purpose5. turn (noun) bend; bow; corner; flection; flexure; turn; turning; twist6. fish (verb) fish; hint7. slant (verb) aim; bias; skew; slant8. turn (verb) bend; deflect; refract; turn -
9 foyer
foyer [fwaje]masculine nouna. ( = maison) home ; ( = famille) familyb. ( = âtre) hearthc. ( = résidence) [de vieillards] home ; [de jeunes] hosteld. ( = lieu de réunion) [de jeunes, retraités] club ; [de théâtre] foyer* * *fwajenom masculin1) ( domicile) home2) ( famille) household3) ( résidence) hostel4) ( club) club5) Cinéma, Théâtre ( point de rencontre) foyer6) ( de cheminée) hearth7) ( centre actif) ( de résistance) pocket; ( d'intrigue) hotbed8) ( centre de propagation) ( d'incendie) seat; ( d'épidémie) source; ( de rébellion) seat9) Physique focus•Phrasal Verbs:* * *fwaje nm1) [cheminée] hearth2) (lieu de vie de la famille) home3) (= famille) household4) (= résidence) hostel5) (= local de réunion) (social) club6) fig, [épidémie, révolte]7) (au théâtre) foyer8) OPTIQUE, PHOTOGRAPHIE focuslunettes à double foyer — bifocals, bifocal glasses
* * *foyer nm1 ( domicile) home; quitter/regagner le foyer conjugal to leave/return to the conjugal home; rester au foyer to stay at home; fonder un foyer to get married; rentrer dans ses foyers to go home; renvoyer qn dans ses foyers Mil ( exempter) to exempt sb from national service; ( démobiliser) to demobilize sb;3 ( résidence) hostel (de, pour for); un foyer de travailleurs/d'étudiants a workers'/students' hostel;4 ( club) club; foyer pour personnes âgées senior citizens' club;6 ( de cheminée) hearth;7 ( centre actif) ( d'incendie) fire; ( de résistance) pocket; ( d'intrigue) hotbed; il reste trois foyers à éteindre three fires are still burning;10 Math ( de conique) focus.foyer fiscal Fisc household for tax purposes; foyer infectieux Méd focus; foyer de placement Prot Soc foster home; foyer réel Phys real focus; foyer virtuel Phys virtual focus.[fwaje] nom masculin1. [chez soi] homeil est père au foyer he keeps house and looks after the children, he's a house husband2. [résidence collective] hall4. [âtre] hearth5. [dans une machine] firebox7. MÉDECINEfoyer infectieux ou d'infection source of infection10. ADMINISTRATION -
10 process
nounпроцесс madaptive controlled discrete-time random process адаптивный управляемый случайный процесс с дискретным временемadapted random process адаптированный/согласованный случайный процессamplitude-modulated random process амплитудно-модулированный случайный процессAR1MA process АРПСС-процесс, процесс авторегрессии - проинтегрированного скользящего среднего, процесс Бокса-ДженкинсаARMA process АРСС-процесс, процесс смешанной авторегрессии - скользящего среднегоautoregressive - integrated moving average process процесс авторегрессии - проинтегрированного скользящего среднего, АРПСС-процесс, процесс Бокса-Дженкинсаautoregressive - moving average process процесс смешанной авторегрессии - скользящего среднегоbinary random process бинарный/дихотомический случайный процессBox-Jenkins process процесс Бокса-Дженкинса, процесс авторегрессии - проинтегрированного скользящего среднегоcompensator of a point process компенсатор m точечного процессаcompound Poisson process обобщенный/сложный пуассоновский процессcontrolled discrete (continuous) time process управляемый случайный процесс с дискретным (непрерывным) временемcontrolled Markov jump process управляв- мый марковский скачкообразный процессconvergence of random processs сходимость f случайных процессовCrump-Mode-Jagers process процесс Крампа-Моде-Ягерса, общий ветвящийся процессenergy of a Mariov process энергия f марковского процессаenvelope of a random process огибающая f случайного процессаexponential autoregressive process экспоненциальный авторегрессионный процессextension of a Markov process продолжение n марковского процессаextrapolation of a random process экстраполяция f / прогнозирование n случайного процессаfiltering of a random process фильтрация f случайного процессаindependent thinning of a point process независимое прореживание точечного процессаintensity of a point process интенсивность f точечного процессаkilling of a Markov process убивание n марковского процессаLevy system of а Mariov process система f Леви марковского процессаMariov process with а countable/denumerable state space марковский процесс со счетным числом состоянийMariov process with a finite state space марковский процесс с конечным множеством состоянийmultiparameter Wiener process многопараметрический винеровский процесс, вине-ровское полеmultiparameter Brownian motion process многопараметрический процесс броуновского движения, поле n Левиmultivariate Brownian motion process многомерный процесс броуновского движенияnonlinear filtering of a random process нелинейная фильтрация случайного процессаnonlinear prediction of a random process нелинейное прогнозирование случай- ного процессаoptimal stopping of a random process оптимальная остановка случайного процессаoptional process вполне измеримый процесс, опциональный процессoptional projection of а process опциональная проекция процесса, вполне измеримая проекция процессаorthogonal expansion of a random process ортогональное разложение случайного процессаpoint process with adjoint random variables точечный процесс с присоединенными случайными величинамиrandom process with independent increments случайный процесс с независимыми приращениямиspectrum of а process спектр m процессаstochastic process стохастический/случайный процессstochastically equivalent random processs стохастически эквивалентные случайные процессыtelegraph process телеграфный сигнал/процессtemporally homogeneous random process однородный по времени случайный процессthinning of а point process прореживание n точечного процессаtopological recurrent Markov process топологически возвратный марковский процессwell measurable process вполне измеримый процесс, опциональный процессwell measurable projection of a process вполне измеримая проекция процессаАнглийский-русский словарь по теории вероятностей, статистике и комбинаторике > process
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11 focusing
focusing ['fəʊkəsɪŋ](a) (of beams, rays etc) convergence f(b) (of microscope, lens etc) mise f au point;∎ lens in focusing mount objectif m à mise au point hélicoïdale►► focusing cloth voile m noir de mise au point;focusing coil bobine f de concentration ou de focalisation;focusing eyepiece loupe f de mise au point;focusing glass loupe f de mise au point;focusing ring anneau m de mise au point;focusing scale échelle f des distances, échelle f de mise au point;focusing screen loupe f de mise au point;focusing screw vis f de mise au point, écrou m de réglage du foyer;focusing tube tube m de concentration ou de convergence, tube m convergent;focusing viewer viseur m focimétrique ou focométrique -
12 critère
critère [kʀitεʀ]masculine nouna. ( = référence, preuve) criterionb. ( = stipulation) requirement* * *kʀitɛʀnom masculin1) (pour juger, pour sélectionner) criterion; ( pour évaluer) standard; ( pour identifier) indication, signles critères du succès/de l'intelligence — the criteria for success/intelligence
critères de gestion/de confort — standards of management/comfort
2) ( stipulation) specificationremplir les critères d'âge et de diplôme — to meet the requirements as far as age and qualifications are concerned
* * *kʀitɛʀ nmLe prix d'achat n'est pas le seul critère à considérer. — The purchase price is not the only criterion one should consider.
les critères de sélection — the selection criteria, the criteria for selection
des critères de qualité — quality requirements, quality criteria
répondre à des critères de qualité — to meet quality requirements, to meet quality criteria
L'eau doit répondre à des critères de qualité très stricts. — The water must meet strict quality requirements., The water must meet strict quality criteria.
See:* * *critère nm1 (pour juger, pour sélectionner) criterion; ( pour évaluer) standard; ( pour identifier) indication, sign; critères psychologiques psychological criteria; les critères du succès/de l'intelligence the criteria for success/intelligence; établir des critères pour l'attribution d'un prix to establish the criteria by which a prize can be awarded; critères de gestion/de confort standards of management/comfort; ce n'est pas un critère that doesn't mean anything; le prix n'est pas un critère de qualité price is no indication of quality; et si leur réaction est un critère… and if their reaction is anything to go by ou is any indication…; le critère déterminant the crucial factor; le seul critère qui puisse les influencer the only consideration that could influence them;2 ( stipulation) specification; les références aux critères d'âge et de diplôme the references to specifications of age and qualifications; répondre aux or remplir les critères d'âge et de diplôme to meet the requirements as far as age and qualifications are concerned.[kritɛr] nom masculin1. [principe] criterioncritère moral/religieux moral/religious criterion2. [référence] reference (point), standard -
13 junction
1. n соединение; сочетание; союз, коалиция2. n тех. соединение; стык; спайroad junction — развилка дорог, стык дорог
3. n место, точка соединения, пересечения; скрещение4. n железнодорожный узел; узловой пункт5. n транспортное пересечение, пересечение дорог, перекрёсток6. n пересечение железнодорожных путейrail junction — железнодорожный узел, узловая станция
7. n слияние8. n элк. переход9. n спец. соединяющийСинонимический ряд:1. alliance (noun) alliance; bond; league2. connection (noun) binding; close; combination; connection; coupling; hinge; joining; joint; juncture; linking; pivot; seam; splicing; suture; union3. crossing (noun) crossing; crossroads; interchange; intersection4. meeting (noun) concourse; concursion; confluence; convergence; gathering; meetingАнтонимический ряд: -
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15 criterio
m.1 criterion (norma).2 taste, discernment (juicio).3 opinion.* * *1 (en lógica) criterion2 (juicio) judgement, discernment3 (opinión) opinion, point of view\cambiar de criterio to change one's minddejar a criterio de alguien to leave to somebody's discretionser de amplios criterios to be broad-minded* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=método) criterioneste es el criterio de selección que hemos seguido — this is the selection criterion that we have followed
con ese mismo criterio también podríamos afirmar lo contrario — by the same token o criterion one could also state the opposite
2) (=juicio) judgementme impresiona su falta de criterio — I'm struck by his lack of judgement o frm discernment
tiene buen criterio — he has good o sound judgement
lo dejo a su criterio — I leave it to your discretion o judgement
3) (=punto de vista) opinion, viewen mi criterio — in my opinion o view
depende del criterio de cada uno — it depends on each person's o individual's viewpoint
* * *a) (norma, principio) criterionb) (capacidad para juzgar, discernir) discernment (frml), judgment*lo dejo a tu criterio — I leave that to your discretion o judgment
c) (opinión, juicio) opinionsu criterio es que... — he is of the view o opinion that...
* * *= criterion [criteria, -pl.], pattern, yardstick, touchstone.Ex. Most documents have many characteristics that might be identified by a searcher as the criterion by which the document would be selected as relevant.Ex. In the same way that citation orders may have more or less theoretical foundations, equally reference generation may follow a predetermined pattern.Ex. The legitimate yardstick against which to evaluate 'Beatlemusik' is not, pace Paul Johnson, Beethoven's last quartets, but other contemporary popular music.Ex. The touchstone for professional practice are the professional codes of ethics that govern medicine in face-to-face relationships with patients.----* a criterio de = at the discretion of.* basado en criterios = criteria-based.* con criterio = discerning.* criterio de selección = selection criterion.* criterio general = rule of thumb.* criterio propio = judgement [judgment].* criterios de búsqueda = search criteria.* criterios de relevancia = relevance criteria.* cumplir (con) un criterio = meet + standard.* dejar Algo al criterio de Alguien = leave + Nombre + up to.* establecer criterios para = make + provision for.* evaluar muy positivamente según unos criterios establecidos = rate + Nombre + high on + criteria.* no cumplir unos criterios = fall (far) short of + criteria.* no satisfacer unos criterios = fall (far) short of + criteria.* satisfacer un criterio = fulfil + criterion.* sea cual sea el criterio utilizado = by any standard(s).* sin criterio alguno = indiscriminate, indiscriminately.* * *a) (norma, principio) criterionb) (capacidad para juzgar, discernir) discernment (frml), judgment*lo dejo a tu criterio — I leave that to your discretion o judgment
c) (opinión, juicio) opinionsu criterio es que... — he is of the view o opinion that...
* * *= criterion [criteria, -pl.], pattern, yardstick, touchstone.Ex: Most documents have many characteristics that might be identified by a searcher as the criterion by which the document would be selected as relevant.
Ex: In the same way that citation orders may have more or less theoretical foundations, equally reference generation may follow a predetermined pattern.Ex: The legitimate yardstick against which to evaluate 'Beatlemusik' is not, pace Paul Johnson, Beethoven's last quartets, but other contemporary popular music.Ex: The touchstone for professional practice are the professional codes of ethics that govern medicine in face-to-face relationships with patients.* a criterio de = at the discretion of.* basado en criterios = criteria-based.* con criterio = discerning.* criterio de selección = selection criterion.* criterio general = rule of thumb.* criterio propio = judgement [judgment].* criterios de búsqueda = search criteria.* criterios de relevancia = relevance criteria.* cumplir (con) un criterio = meet + standard.* dejar Algo al criterio de Alguien = leave + Nombre + up to.* establecer criterios para = make + provision for.* evaluar muy positivamente según unos criterios establecidos = rate + Nombre + high on + criteria.* no cumplir unos criterios = fall (far) short of + criteria.* no satisfacer unos criterios = fall (far) short of + criteria.* satisfacer un criterio = fulfil + criterion.* sea cual sea el criterio utilizado = by any standard(s).* sin criterio alguno = indiscriminate, indiscriminately.* * *1 (norma, principio) criteriontenemos que unificar criterios we have to agree on our criteriano se pueden aplicar los mismos criterios a los dos grupos the same criteria cannot be applied to both groupscon ese criterio también se podría afirmar que … by the same criterion o token one could also say that …2 (capacidad para juzgar, discernir) discernment ( frml), judgment*es una persona de buen criterio she is a person of sound judgmentusa tu propio criterio use your own judgmenteso lo dejo a tu criterio I leave that to your discretion o judgment, I'll leave that for you to decide3 (opinión, juicio) opinionno comparto tu criterio I don't share your opinionsu criterio es que … he is of the view o opinion that …, he takes the view that …, his opinion is that …* * *
criterio sustantivo masculino
◊ lo dejo a tu criterio I leave that to your discretion o judgment;
no tiene criterio he has no common sense
criterio sustantivo masculino
1 (opinión) opinion
2 (juicio) discretion: lo dejó a mi criterio, she left it up to me
3 (norma, regla) criterion
' criterio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
antojo
- imponer
- juicio
- liviandad
- amplio
- estrecho
- revisar
- revisión
- unilateral
English:
criterion
- indiscriminate
- judgement
- judgment
- set
- standard
- undiscerning
- yardstick
- broad
- discerning
- discretion
- discrimination
- judicious
* * *criterio1 nm1. [norma] criterion;¿con qué criterio se efectuó esa selección? on what basis was this selection made?;celebraron una reunión para unificar criterios they held a meeting to agree on their criteriaUE criterios de convergencia convergence criteria; UE criterios de Maastricht Maastricht criteria2. [juicio] judgement;es una persona de mucho criterio she has very good o sound judgement;decidió con buen criterio no seguir con el experimento he wisely decided not to continue with the experiment3. [opinión] opinion;según mi criterio, no ha hecho un buen trabajo in my opinion, he has not done a good job;sus diferencias de criterio son evidentes they have clear differences of opinioncriterio2, critérium nmDep criterium* * *m1 criterion2 ( juicio) judg(e)ment* * *criterio nm1) : criterion2) : judgment, sense -
16 focalization
focalization [‚fəʊkəlaɪ'zeɪʃən]Un panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > focalization
См. также в других словарях:
convergence — A term referring to cash and futures prices tending to come together ( i.e., the basis approaches zero) as the futures contract nears expiration. Chicago Board of Trade glossary The coming together of futures prices and cash market prices on the… … Financial and business terms
convergence — /kənˈvɜdʒəns/ (say kuhn verjuhns) noun 1. Also, convergency. the act or fact of converging. 2. Also, convergency. convergent state or quality. 3. Also, convergency. degree of convergence, or point of convergence. 4. Physiology a turning of the… …
convergence — noun Date: 1713 1. the act of converging and especially moving toward union or uniformity; especially coordinated movement of the two eyes so that the image of a single point is formed on corresponding retinal areas 2. the state or property of… … New Collegiate Dictionary
point — I. /pɔɪnt / (say poynt) noun 1. a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger. 2. projecting part of anything. 3. something having a sharp or tapering end. 4. a pointed tool or instrument, as an etching needle. 5. (plural) Shearing the parts of a sheep …
focal point — noun 1. a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑focus • Derivationally related forms: ↑focal (for: ↑focus), ↑focus ( … Useful english dictionary
convergence — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Inclination toward each other Nouns convergence, confluence, conflux, concourse; centralization, concentration, corradiation; collision course; bottleneck, funnel; appulse, meeting; focus, focal point,… … English dictionary for students
nip point — noun A point of convergence between two rolling parts, or a rolling part and a stationary part, where all or part of the human body could become trapped and injured … Wiktionary
burning glass — noun : a positive lens for producing intense heat by converging the sun s rays approximately to the principal focus of the lens the point of convergence being a very small image of the sun … Useful english dictionary
center — I (central position) noun axis, center of gravity, central point, convergence, converging point, core, epicenter, equidistance, eye, focal point, focus, focus of attention, fulcrum, half distance, halfway, media pars, medius, middle, middle… … Law dictionary
focus — I noun arena, center, center of activity, center of attention, center of attraction, center of consciousness, center of interest, central point, centrality, convergence, converging point, focal point, gathering place, goal, heart, hub, objective … Law dictionary
focus — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. point; focal or central point; concentration, convergence; center, hub, core, heart, nucleus; sharpness. v. concentrate, converge; centralize, contract; rally, gather, meet. See middle, vision. II… … English dictionary for students
