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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOCUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FOCUS definition: 1. the main or central point of something, especially of attention or interest: 2. careful…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFOCUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FOCUS meaning: 1. the main or central point of something, especially of attention or interest: 2. careful…. Learn more.

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

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   uk / ˈfəʊkəs / us. the focus of sth. B2. the person or thing that is getting most attention in a situation or activity: the focus of our attention. He is the focus of a police investigation. [ U ] the special attention you give to something: Their main focus must be on reducing crime.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOCUSED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FOCUSED definition: 1. giving a lot of attention to one particular thing: 2. clear: 3. giving a lot of attention to…. Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFOCUSED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   giving a lot of attention to one particular thing: the need for more focused research. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Paying attention and being careful. attention span. attentiveness. baby. be good, and if you can't be good, be careful idiom. be on (your) guard idiom.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusFOCUS - 31 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOCUS (SOMETHING) ON SOMEONE/SOMETHING - Cambridge English...

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   FOCUS (SOMETHING) ON SOMEONE/SOMETHING definition: 1. to give a lot of attention to one particular person, subject, or thing: 2. to give a lot of…. Learn more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOCUSES | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   focus; misfocus; over-focus, at overfocus; focus (something) on someone/something phrasal verb; See all meanings

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-british-englishFOCUS ON SOMEONE/SOMETHING - Cambridge Essential British

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    FOCUS ON SOMEONE/SOMETHING definition: to give most of your attention to someone or something: . Learn more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDefinition of focus in Essential American English Dictionary

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    focus noun meaning: 1. If a picture is in focus, it is clear: 2. If a picture is out of focus, it is not clear: 3…. Learn more.