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| − | *In exact sciences, the '''centre''' of a circle is the point which is the same distance from every point on the circumference. It is the point on which the fixed leg of a pair of compasses is placed to allow the other leg, which holds the pencil, to draw the circle. So those who make technical drawings, etc, '''centre''' a circle on a particular point. | + | * In exact sciences, the '''centre''' of a circle is the point which is the same distance from every point on the circumference. It is the point on which the fixed leg of a pair of compasses is placed to allow the other leg, which holds the pencil, to draw the circle. So those who make technical drawings, etc, '''centre''' a circle on a particular point. |
| − | *In academic English, to say ''' | + | * In [[academic English]], to say '''centre <s>round</s>''' something is regarded as inaccurate. You can 'have a discussion round a point', or you can (with a strong connotation of irrelevance) 'talk round the issue'; but you should 'have a discussion '''centre'''d <big>'''on'''</big> a particular subject'. |
See also [[focus]]. | See also [[focus]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:30, 22 July 2015
- In exact sciences, the centre of a circle is the point which is the same distance from every point on the circumference. It is the point on which the fixed leg of a pair of compasses is placed to allow the other leg, which holds the pencil, to draw the circle. So those who make technical drawings, etc, centre a circle on a particular point.
- In academic English, to say centre
roundsomething is regarded as inaccurate. You can 'have a discussion round a point', or you can (with a strong connotation of irrelevance) 'talk round the issue'; but you should 'have a discussion centred on a particular subject'.
See also focus.
