focus (Meaning)

Wordnet

focus (n)

the concentration of attention or energy on something

maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system

maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea

a central point or locus of an infection in an organism

special emphasis attached to something

a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges

a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section

Wordnet

focus (v)

direct one's attention on something

cause to converge on or toward a central point

bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions

become focussed or come into focus

put (an image) into focus

Webster

focus (n.)

A point in which the rays of light meet, after being reflected or refrcted, and at which the image is formed; as, the focus of a lens or mirror.

A point so related to a conic section and certain straight line called the directrix that the ratio of the distace between any point of the curve and the focus to the distance of the same point from the directrix is constant.

A central point; a point of concentration.

Webster

focus (v. t.)

To bring to a focus; to focalize; as, to focus a camera.

focus Sentence Examples

  1. The artist's focus on detail brought the painting to life.
  2. The scientist's focus remained unwavering throughout the experiment.
  3. The teacher implored the students to maintain their focus during the lecture.
  4. The driver had to maintain focus to navigate the winding road safely.
  5. The coach advised the team to focus on their strengths.
  6. The researcher's focus shifted to a new hypothesis.
  7. The company's focus on innovation led to several groundbreaking products.
  8. The yoga instructor led the students in a series of focus exercises.
  9. The journalist maintained focus on the interviewee's body language.
  10. The student's lack of focus hindered her ability to complete the assignment.

FAQs About the word focus

the concentration of attention or energy on something, maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system, maximum clarity or distinctnes

center, mecca, capital, hub, heart, core, seat, eye, nexus, nucleus

No antonyms found.

The artist's focus on detail brought the painting to life.

The scientist's focus remained unwavering throughout the experiment.

The teacher implored the students to maintain their focus during the lecture.

The driver had to maintain focus to navigate the winding road safely.