Noun
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a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section
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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"
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a central point or locus of an infection in an organism
"the focus of infection"
- focal point -
maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea
"the controversy brought clearly into focus an important difference of opinion"
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maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system
"in focus"
"out of focus"
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the concentration of attention or energy on something
"the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"
"he had no direction in his life"
- focal point
Verb
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put (an image) into focus
"Please focus the image
we cannot enjoy the movie"
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become focussed or come into focus
"The light focused"
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bring into focus or alignment
to converge or cause to converge
of ideas or emotions
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cause to converge on or toward a central point
"Focus the light on this image"
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direct one's attention on something
"Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"