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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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   • English (US)

     FOCUS meaning: 1. the main or central point of something,...

   • Znaczenie Focus, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     FOCUS definicja: 1. the main or central point of something,...

   • Focus Spanish Translation

     FOCUS translate: centro, foco, foco, enfocar, centro...

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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.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.

6. 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.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of focus as a noun in English. Focus can refer to the thing or person that people are most interested in, the act of paying special attention, or a point or distance at which something is clearly seen.

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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.