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OFF-CENTER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does off-center mean? 

OFF-CENTER (adjective)
  The adjective OFF-CENTER has 1 sense:

1. situated away from the center or axisplay

  Familiarity information: OFF-CENTER used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


OFF-CENTER (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Situated away from the center or axis

Synonyms:

off-center; off-centered

Similar:

eccentric; nonconcentric (not having a common center; not concentric)


 Context examples 


Issue associated with being off-center of optical lenses.

(Optical Decentration Medical Device Problem, Food and Drug Administration)



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