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Is focus a Scrabble word?

Yes, focus is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 10 points in Scrabble.

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What is the meaning of focus?

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

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "focus"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "focus"?

Scrabble
10 points
F4
O1
C3
U1
S1
Words With Friends
12 points
F4
O1
C4
U2
S1

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