| Bessemer converter | a refractory-lined furnace used to convert pig iron into steel by the Bessemer process |
| catalytic converter | a converter that uses a platinum-iridium catalyst to oxidize pollutants and carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide and water, an antipollution device on an automotive exhaust system |
converter
convertor | a device for changing one substance or form or state into another |
| data converter | converter for changing information from one code to another |
digital-analog converter
digital-to-analog converter | device for converting digital signals into analogue signals |
digitizer
digitiser
analog-digital converter
analog-to-digital converter | device for converting analogue signals into digital signals |
| electrical converter | converter that converts alternating current into direct current or vice versa |
| electronic converter | (telecommunication) converter for converting a signal from one frequency to another |
synchronous converter
rotary rotary converter | electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa |
| torque converter | converter for transmitting and amplifying torque (especially by hydraulic means) |
| focus | maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system, in focus, out of focus |
| focus | maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea, the controversy brought clearly into focus an important difference of opinion |
proximity
propinquity | the property of being close together |
focus
focusing
focussing
focal point
direction centering | the concentration of attention or energy on something, the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology, he had no direction in his life |
proximity
law of proximity | a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit |
| focus | a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section |
| proximity | the region close around a person or thing |
focus
focal point | a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges |
focus
focal point
nidus | a central point or locus of an infection in an organism, the focus of infection |
| stress focus | special emphasis attached to something, the stress was more on accuracy than on speed |
| focus focalize focalise sharpen | put (an image) into focus, Please focus the image, we cannot enjoy the movie |
focus
focalize
focalise | become focussed or come into focus, The light focused |
concentrate
focus
center
centre
pore
rivet | direct one's attention on something, Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies |
concenter
concentre
focalize
focalise
focus | bring into focus or alignment, to converge or cause to converge, of ideas or emotions |
| focus | cause to converge on or toward a central point, Focus the light on this image |
focus on
center on
revolve around
revolve about
concentrate on
center | center upon, Her entire attention centered on her children, Our day revolved around our work |