Difference between Focus and Center

FOCUS vs CENTER: NOUN

The most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information
The indicator of the currently active element in a user interface.
The exact point of where an earthquake occurs, in three dimensions.
Concentration of attention.
The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
A point of a conic at which rays reflected from a curve or surface converge.
A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.
The focus for parallel rays.
A vacuum tube for Rœntgen rays in which the cathode rays are focused upon the anticathode, for intensifying the effect.
The focus for rays which have a sensible divergence, as from a near object; -- so called because the positions of the object and its image are interchangeable.
See under Aplanatic.
A central point; a point of concentration.
A point so related to a conic section and certain straight line called the directrix that the ratio of the distance between any point of the curve and the focus to the distance of the same point from the directrix is constant.
A point in which the rays of light meet, after being reflected or refracted, and at which the image is formed
Figuratively (with a consciousness of the classical Latin meaning), a central or gathering point, like the fire or hearth of a household; the point at or about which anything is concentrated; a center of interest or attraction.
In the theory of perspective, with reference to two planes in perspective, one of four points—two, F1 and F2, on one plane, and two, f1 and f2, on the other—such that the angles between two points on the first plane measured at F1 are equal to the angles between the corresponding points on the other plane measured at f1, and so with the pair of foci F2 and f2.
In geometry, a point from which the distances to any point of a given curve are in a syzygetic relation.
In optics, a point at which rays of light that originally diverged from one point meet again, or a point from which they appear to proceed.
In pathology, a center of morbid action; one of the primary or principal lesions.
A fixed point whose relationship with a directrix determines a conic section.
The point of origin of an earthquake.
The region of a localized bodily infection or disease.
A condition in which something can be clearly apprehended or perceived.
Close or narrow attention; concentration.
A center of interest or activity.
A point at which rays of light or other radiation converge or from which they appear to diverge, as after refraction or reflection in an optical system.
An apparatus used to adjust the focal length of an optical system in order to make an image distinct or clear.
The state of maximum distinctness or clarity of such an image.
Special emphasis attached to something
A central point or locus of an infection in an organism
A point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges
A fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section
The concentration of attention or energy on something
Maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system

8. Milit.:
The central object; the principal point; the point of chief interest: as, the center of a diplomatic negotiation.
A point of concentration or diffusion; the nucleus about which or into which things are collected or from which they diverge or emerge: as, a center of attraction; a center of power.
One of the points of the two lathe-spindles on which an object to be turned is placed, distinguished as the front or live center, on the spindle of the head-stock, and the dead center, on that of the tail-stock: also, one of two similar points for holding an object to be operated on by some other machine, as a planing-machine, and enabling the object to be turned round on its axis.
In heraldry, the middle point, whether of the whole field or of the chief or base.
The fixed point once supposed to exist in the middle of the universe.
The middle point or part of any surface or solid.
That point from which all the points of a circumference or of the superficies of a sphere are equally distant: in a regular figure or body the center is a point so situated with reference to the circumscribed circle or sphere.
The center about which any moving piece or assemblage of pieces in a mechanism can be supposed to be rotating at any instant. Notwithstanding that the relative positions of such pieces or links may be constantly changing, yet at any instant they will be turning round a common center, which, however, shifts in space with each new relative position of the links. The determination of the virtual center, as it is sometimes called, is of use in estimating the relative velocity-ratios and forces acting on the bodies.
The visual center of the retina, where sight is keenest. Also called the yellow spot. See macula lutea, under macula and also under retina (10).
The point at which a body must be supported in order to remain quietly balanced when the wind is blowing on it. For plane plates the location of the center as determined by Kümmer varies with the dimensions of the plate, but is always in front of the center of the figure.
Any group or collection of cells, within the brain, that subserves a single function.
In foot-ball, roller-polo, basket-ball, hockey, and other games, the one who plays in the middle of the forward line; in foot-ball, the snap-back.
A point so situated with regard to a locus that all chords of the locus, drawn through the point, are bisected in it. The pole of a straight at infinity with respect to a certain conic is the center of the conic.
An arched frame on which the arch of a bridge or any vaulted work is supported during its construction: same as centering.
A centering.
A bar with a conical point used to support work, as during turning on a lathe.
A small conical hole made in a piece of work with a center punch so that a drill can be accurately positioned within it.
Center field.
An offensive lineman who snaps the ball to begin a play, usually positioned in the middle of the line.
A player who holds a middle position on the field, court, or forward line in some team sports, such as hockey and basketball.
A group of neurons in the central nervous system that control a particular function.
A political group or a set of policies representing a moderate view between those of the right and the left.
A person, object, or group occupying a middle position.
A person or thing that is the chief object of attention, interest, activity, or emotion.
An area of dense population.
A point of origin, as of influence, ideas, or actions.
A place where a particular activity or service is concentrated.
A part of an object that is surrounded by the rest; a core.
A point around which something rotates or revolves.
A point equidistant from all points on the circumference of a circle or on the surface of a sphere.
A point equidistant from the vertices of a regular polygon.
A point or place that is equally distant from the sides or outer boundaries of something; the middle.
The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace
The piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher
(ice hockey) the person who plays center on a hockey team
(basketball) the person who plays center on a basketball team
(football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback
An area that is approximately central within some larger region
A point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure
A place where some particular activity is concentrated
The middle of a military or naval formation
Politically moderate persons; centrists
The sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering
The object upon which interest and attention focuses
A cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process
A building dedicated to a particular activity
The position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game
The position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play
A position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the center jump to start the game

FOCUS vs CENTER: ADJECTIVE

Of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually

FOCUS vs CENTER: VERB

To make (a liquid) less diluted.
To concentrate one's attention.
To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
Bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions
Direct one's attention on something
Become focussed or come into focus
Put (an image) into focus
Cause to converge on or toward a central point

Center upon
Direct one's attention on something
Move into the center

FOCUS vs CENTER: INTRANSITIVE VERB

To concentrate attention or energy.
To adjust one's vision or an optical device so as to render a clear, distinct image.
To converge on or toward a central point of focus; be focused.
To direct toward a particular point or purpose.
To adjust (a lens, for example) to produce a clear image.
To render (an object or image) in clear outline or sharp detail by adjustment of one's vision or an optical device; bring into focus.
To cause (light rays, for example) to converge on or toward a central point; concentrate.

To play as a center.
To have a central theme or concern; be focused.
To be concentrated; cluster.
To hike (the ball) to begin a down.
To play as a center on (a line), as in ice hockey.
To pass (a ball or puck) toward the center of a playing area.
To direct toward a center or central point; concentrate or focus.
To place in or at the center.

FOCUS vs CENTER: TRANSITIVE VERB

To bring to a focus; to focalize; as, to focus a camera.

FOCUS vs CENTER: OTHER WORD TYPES

We cannot enjoy the movie"
Of ideas or emotions
To converge or cause to converge
Bring into focus or alignment
To bring or adjust to a focus; cause to be in focus; focalize; collect in one point; concentrate.

Usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area
Centrists
Politically moderate persons
Equally distant from the extremes
To meet or be collected in one point; be concentrated or united in or about a focus, literally or figuratively.
To be placed in a center or in the middle.
To collect to a point.
To place on a center; fix on a central point.

FOCUS vs CENTER: RELATED WORDS

Refocusing, Emphasis, Refocus, Concentrating, Nidus, Centre, Concenter, Pore, Center, Rivet, Stress, Sharpen, Focal point, Centering, Concentrate

Midpoint, Core, Revolve around, Focus, Eye, Heart, Halfway, Centerfield, Midway, Middle, Centre, Central, Mall, Shopping mall, Plaza

FOCUS vs CENTER: DESCRIBE WORDS

Emphasize, Concentrated, Refocusing, Emphasis, Refocus, Concentrating, Nidus, Centre, Concenter, Pore, Center, Rivet, Stress, Sharpen, Focal point

Centrist, Midpoint, Core, Focus, Eye, Heart, Halfway, Centerfield, Midway, Middle, Centre, Central, Mall, Shopping mall, Plaza

FOCUS vs CENTER: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

Customer Focus on Fresh, Natural and Organic Offerings.
If you lack experience, focus on transferable skills.
If, on the other hand, your focus is on the law and what the law requires, the focus is likely to be different.
This style has a medium focus on the agenda and a medium focus on the relationship with the other party.
Handout Focus on Writing Egypt; Handout Focus Reading Egypt.
The same goes for auto focus, a action camera need to be fixed focus to be able to endure action.
When our focus is on identification or definition of single words, our comprehension questions mirror our focus.
Turn the focus barrel to focus the gun reticle.
Phase noise is used as a focus criterion and to generate a focus index map.
Geographic Focus: Industry Focus: investment period of the Fund?

Ace Home Center is the place for all of your hardware, lumber and garden center needs.
On an even numbered front, center is the person or element just right of center.
Hitchcock Medical Center has a large cancer center, too, for folks farther to the north.
Attend or use Academic Resource Center Coaching, Math Clinic, tutoring options, and Writing Center.
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Popular benefits include access to both the Fitness Center and Academic Success Center.
Petersburg Medical Center and sent to a rehabilitation center for physical therapy.
Washington Convention Center, Verizon Center, National Building Museum and Warner Theatre.
Career Center for Test Center locations and schedules.
Mountain Vista Medical Center, Honor Health, Canyon Vista Medical Center, and Verde Valley Medical Center.

FOCUS vs CENTER: QUESTIONS

Should I lease a 2012 Focus Electric or 2016 Focus Electric?
How far behind the point of focus should the camera focus?
Do you have to focus on one thing in order to focus?
Is the Mk1 Ford Focus RS a street-able rally focus?
Is focus Farming Simulator a registered trademark of Focus Home Interactive?
How much space does a focus focus have in the trunk?
How do you flip from internal focus to outward focus?
How to use focus status on iPhone for better focus?
Should you use auto focus or manual focus when shooting?
What is the best energy supplement for focus and focus?

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FOCUS AND CENTER

FOCUS vs CENTER: NOUN

FOCUS vs CENTER: ADJECTIVE

FOCUS vs CENTER: VERB

FOCUS vs CENTER: INTRANSITIVE VERB

FOCUS vs CENTER: TRANSITIVE VERB

FOCUS vs CENTER: OTHER WORD TYPES

FOCUS vs CENTER: RELATED WORDS

FOCUS vs CENTER: DESCRIBE WORDS

FOCUS vs CENTER: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

FOCUS vs CENTER: QUESTIONS