Definitions for "Focal Point"
A representative from each country serves as the focal point for the Convention to liaise with the Secretariat and to assist in intersessional work. Focal points are to be distinguished from the officially accredited Head of Delegation to the COP.
The point at which parallel light rays, incident on a lens (or mirror), are focused after refracting (or reflecting). For concave lenses and mirrors, the focal point is on the same side of the lens (or mirror) as the source. For convex lenses and mirrors, the focal point is on the opposite side of the lense (or mirror) as the source. See also focal length
A person that has agreed to take an active role in addressing a particular issue--in this case HIV/AIDS--in their area or department of work. For example, a focal point in the Education Department may take responsibility for overseeing HIV/AIDS mainstreaming in the education sector, and agree to act as a liaison with local CSOs working with children.
The area of a work which is the center of interest. See the Composition and Design forum.
The first wall you see upon entering a room. To find the main focal wall in a room with multiple entries, you will have to determine the room's dominant flow of traffic.
a specific area, element or principle that dominates a work of art; the area in a work which the eye is most compellingly drawn. The viewer's eye is usually drawn there first.
The area on the dish to which the primary reflector concentrates the received satellite signal.
The area toward which the primary reflector dish directs and concentrates the signal received.
A spot in a room — on the ceiling, floor, or wall, or a photograph or picture, for example — that a laboring woman can concentrate on to help her maintain control during contractions.
an area or feature of a landscape that attracts attention' may be living or non-living.
a feature attraction that is created to lure people into a space, such as the use of fountains, sculpture, etc
a prominent visual feature in the landscape, often designed to attract and draw people to a particular location or space.
Keywords:  radial, balance, type
a radial type of balance
Keywords:  garden, highlight, area, your, you
an area in your garden you would like to highlight
n. A person who has been assigned responsibility for coordinating an effort or supporting a large project (usually with little real decision-making authority).
Keywords:  route, model, detailed
a detailed model of the route
Keywords:  important, design
an important design