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- Dictionaryfo·cus/ˈfōkəs/
noun
- 1. the center of interest or activity: "this generation has made the environment a focus of attention" Similar
- 2. the state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition: "his face is rather out of focus" Similar
verb
- 1. (of a person or their eyes) adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly: "try to focus on a stationary object"
- 2. pay particular attention to: "the study will focus on a number of areas in Wales"
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The meaning of FOCUS is a center of activity, attraction, or attention. How to use focus in a sentence. Did you know?
the ability to concentrate one’s attention or to sustain concentration: Mindfulness and meditation are often suggested to help manage stress, increase awareness of emotions, and improve focus. Physics. a point at which rays of light, heat, or other radiation meet after being refracted or reflected. Optics.
FOCUS definition: 1. the main or central point of something, especially of attention or interest: 2. careful…. Learn more.
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.
focus in British English. (ˈfəʊkəs ) noun Word forms: plural -cuses or -ci (-saɪ , -kaɪ , -kiː ) 1. a point of convergence of light or other electromagnetic radiation, particles, sound waves, etc, or a point from which they appear to diverge. 2. another name for focal point (sense 1), focal length. 3. optics.
FOCUS meaning: 1 : a subject that is being discussed or studied the subject on which people's attention is focused usually singular; 2 : a main purpose or interest
Definition of focus verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
focus. [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the thing or person that people are most interested in; the act of paying special attention to something and making people interested in it. focus of something It was the main focus of attention at the meeting.
1. To cause (light rays, for example) to converge on or toward a central point; concentrate. 2. a. To render (an object or image) in clear outline or sharp detail by adjustment of one's vision or an optical device; bring into focus. b.
noun. 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. in focus.
