Definition of Focus

Noun

• a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section
  
• a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges
  - focal point
• special emphasis attached to something
  "the stress was more on accuracy than on speed"
  stress
• a central point or locus of an infection in an organism
  "the focus of infection"
  - focal point nidus
• maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea
  "the controversy brought clearly into focus an important difference of opinion"
  
• maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system
  "in focus"
  "out of focus"
  
• the concentration of attention or energy on something
  "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"
  "he had no direction in his life"
  focusing focussing - focal point direction centering

Verb

• put (an image) into focus
  "Please focus the image
  we cannot enjoy the movie"
  focalize focalise sharpen
• become focussed or come into focus
  "The light focused"
  focalize focalise
• bring into focus or alignment
  to converge or cause to converge
  of ideas or emotions
  concenter concentre focalize focalise
• cause to converge on or toward a central point
  "Focus the light on this image"
  
• direct one's attention on something
  "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"
  concentrate center centre pore rivet

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