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   focus

   /ˈfəʊkəs/

   noun

   • 1. the centre of interest or activity: "this generation has made the environment a focus of attention" Similar centrefocal pointcentral pointcentre of attentionhubpivotnucleusheartcornerstonelinchpinkingpinbedrockbasisanchorbackbonecynosure
   • ▪ an act of concentrating interest or activity on something: "our focus on the customer's requirements" Similar emphasisaccentpriorityattentionconcentrationweightagesubjectthemeconcernsubject mattertopicissuequestiontextthesiscontentpointmotifthreadsubstanceessencegistmatter
   • ▪ the point of origin of an earthquake.
   • ▪ the principal site of an infection or other disease.
   • 2. the state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition: "his face is rather out of focus" Similar focal pointpoint of convergence
   • ▪ another term for focal point
   • ▪ the point at which an object must be situated with respect to a lens or mirror for an image of it to be well defined.
   • ▪ a device on a lens which can be adjusted to produce a clear image.
   • 3. one of the fixed points from which the distances to any point of a given curve, such as an ellipse or parabola, are connected by a linear relation.
   • 4. an element of a sentence that is given prominence by intonational or other means.

   verb

   • 1. adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly: "try to focus on a stationary object"
   • ▪ cause (one's eyes) to focus: "she focused her eyes on his face"
   • ▪ adjust the focus of (a telescope, camera, or other instrument): "they were focusing a telescope on a star" Similar bring into focusbring to a focusaimpointturn
   • ▪ (of rays or waves) meet at a single point.
   • ▪ (of a lens) make (rays or waves) meet at a single point.
   • ▪ (of light, radio waves, or other energy) become concentrated into a sharp beam.
   • ▪ (of a lens) concentrate (light, radio waves, or energy) into a sharp beam. Similar bring into focusbring to a focusaimpointturn
   • 2. pay particular attention to: "the study will focus on a number of areas in Wales"
   • ▪ concentrate: "an opportunity to focus research on the health needs of the population" Similar concentratefixcentrepivotzero inzoom inaddress itself topay attention topinpointspotlightrevolve aroundhave as its starting point
   • 3. place the focus on (an element of a sentence).

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as a term in geometry and physics): from Latin, literally ‘domestic hearth’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. focuser noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › focusFocus Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word focus as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how focus relates to light, vision, attention, and more.

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   Learn the meaning of focus as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, related words and phrases, and examples from different contexts. Find out how to use focus in physics, business, education, and more.

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   Focus is a noun that means a central point, close attention, or a point of convergence of light or radiation. It is also a verb that means to bring to a focus or to concentrate.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfocus verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb focus, which means to give attention, effort or light to something. Find out how to use focus with different prepositions and objects.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFOCUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word focus in English, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Focus can be a verb, a noun, or a point of convergence or divergence of light or sound.

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   Focus is something that camera lenses and sleepy students are always being asked to do. For cameras, it means finding a point where the subject is clear or "in focus." For students, it means paying attention.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of focus – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Focus is a verb that means to make something clear or sharp, or a noun that means the most important part of something. Learn how to use focus in different contexts, such as cameras, eyes, attention, and situations.