focus

/ˈfoʊkəs/
noun
  1. The main or central point of attention, interest, or activity.
    • The focus of the meeting was on improving teamwork.
    • The focus of the article is the history of jazz music.
    • Her focus shifted from work to her family after having children.
  2. The state of having clear and sharp vision or image; the adjustment of a lens to achieve this.
    • The camera's autofocus helps you get a sharp image every time.
    • He adjusted the focus on the telescope to see the moon clearly.
    • The photo is blurry because the focus is off.
  3. The ability to concentrate attention or mental effort on something.
    • Good focus is essential for playing a musical instrument well.
    • Meditation can improve your focus and reduce stress.
    • She lost her focus after studying for hours without a break.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To concentrate attention, effort, or activity on a particular thing.
    • Please focus on your homework and stop looking at your phone.
    • He focused his energy on learning to play the guitar.
    • The company is focusing on expanding into new markets.
  2. To adjust (a lens or optical instrument) to make an image clear and sharp.
    • The optician focused the microscope to examine the sample.
    • He focused his binoculars on the bird in the distance.
    • She focused the camera on the beautiful sunset.
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