focus
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Is focus a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. (countable, optics) A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.Examples: "The heat of sunlight at the focus of a magnifying glass can easily set dry leaves on fire."Synonyms: focal pointcountable
2. (countable, geometry) A point of a conic at which rays reflected from a curve or surface converge.countable
3. (uncountable, photography, cinematography) The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.Examples: "Unfortunately, the license plate is out of focus in this image."; "Not long ago, it was difficult to produce photographs of tiny creatures with every part in focus.[…]A photo processing technique called focus stacking has changed that. Developed as a tool to electronically combine the sharpest bits of multiple digital images, focus stacking is a boon to biologists seeking full focus on a micron scale."uncountable
4. (uncountable, photography, cinematography) The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.Examples: "During this scene, the boy’s face shifts subtly from soft focus into sharp focus."uncountable
5. (uncountable) Concentration of attention.Examples: "I believe I can bring the high degree of focus required for this important job."uncountable
6. (countable) Something to which activity, attention or interest is primarily directed.Examples: "My studies are my main focus right now."Synonyms: focal pointcountable
verb (English)
1. (transitive) To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.Examples: "The difficulties of focussing colour-light signals on curved tracks to ensure maximum sighting distance were underlined in the recent official report [...] on a low-speed collision at Newcastle Central on July 25, 1960, between an unfitted freight and a diesel-hauled passenger train."transitive
2. (transitive, optics) To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.Examples: "You'll need to focus the microscope carefully in order to capture the full detail of this surface."transitive
3. (intransitive, optics, of a lens, optical instrument, etc.) To adjust itself or be adjusted such that light from a scene converges appropriately to create a clear image.Examples: "I can't get the lens to focus."; "The camera focuses automatically on the subject's eyes."intransitiveusually
4. (transitive) To direct attention, effort, or energy to a particular audience or task.Examples: "The president focused her remarks on the newcomers."transitive
5. (intransitive) To concentrate one’s attention.Examples: "If you're going to beat your competitors, you need to focus."intransitive
6. (intransitive, followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.Examples: "I have to focus on my work."intransitive
Definition source: Wiktionary