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Meaning of the word focus in English

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focus

US /ˈfoʊ.kəs/
UK /ˈfoʊ.kəs/
"focus" picture

Noun

1.

the center of interest or activity

Example:
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The focus of the meeting was on budget cuts.
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Her main focus is her career.
Synonym:
centercorehearthubnucleus
2.

the state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition

Example:
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Adjust the lens to bring the image into focus.
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The photograph was slightly out of focus.
Synonym:
sharpnessclaritydefinitionresolution

Verb

1.

to direct one's attention or efforts toward a particular object or activity

Example:
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You need to focus on your studies.
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Let's focus on finding a solution.
Synonym:
concentratecenterdirecthone inzero in
2.

to adjust the focus of a camera, microscope, or other optical instrument

Example:
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He carefully focused the microscope.
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Can you focus the camera on the subject?
Synonym:
adjustaligncalibratefine-tune
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