Definitions for FOCUSˈfoʊ kəs

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

fo•cus*ˈfoʊ kəs(n.)(pl.)-cus•es, -ci

  1. (n.)a central point, as of attention or activity.


    Category: Physics

  3. the focal point of a lens. the focal length of a lens. the clear and sharply defined condition of an image. the position of a viewed object or the adjustment of an optical device necessary to produce a clear image:

    out of focus.

    Category: Optics


    Category: Math

  5. the point of origin of an earthquake.

    Category: Geology

  6. the primary center from which a disease develops or in which it localizes.

    Category: Pathology

  7. (v.t.)to bring to a focus or into focus:

    to focus the lens of a camera.

  8. to concentrate:

    to focus one's thoughts.

  9. (v.i.)to become focused.

* (-sī, -kī).

Origin of focus:

1635–45; < L: fireplace, hearth


Princeton's WordNet

  1. focus, focusing, focussing, focal point, direction, centering(noun)

    the concentration of attention or energy on something


  2. focus(noun)

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

    "in focus"; "out of focus"

  3. focus(noun)

    maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea


  4. focus, focal point, nidus(noun)

    a central point or locus of an infection in an organism

    "the focus of infection"

  5. stress, focus(noun)

    special emphasis attached to something

    "the stress was more on accuracy than on speed"

  6. focus, focal point(noun)


  7. focus(verb)

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

  8. concentrate, focus, center, centre, pore, rivet(verb)

    direct one's attention on something

    "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"

  9. focus(verb)

    cause to converge on or toward a central point

    "Focus the light on this image"

  10. concenter, concentre, focalize, focalise, focus(verb)


  11. focus, focalize, focalise(verb)

    become focussed or come into focus

    "The light focused"

  12. focus, focalize, focalise, sharpen(verb)

    put (an image) into focus

    "Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

  1. focus(noun)ˈfoʊ kəs

    the person or thing receiving most attention

    Changes to management will be the focus of our meeting.

  2. focusˈfoʊ kəs

    attention or emphasis that is given to sth

    The focus will be on controlling the spread of the disease.

  3. focusˈfoʊ kəs

    (of a photograph or film) looking clear/not clear

    None of the pictures were in focus.

  4. focus(verb)ˈfoʊ kəs

    to concentrate or give attention to

    Focus your attention on what is important.; Let's focus on the first paragraph.

  5. focusˈfoʊ kəs

    to look at sth until you can see it clearly

    I couldn't focus my eyes.; Focus on the smallest letters.

  6. focusˈfoʊ kəs

    to move part of a camera so that sth can be seen clearly through it

    Focus on the faces.


  1. focus(Noun)

    a point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.


  2. focus(Noun)


  3. focus(Noun)

    The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.


  4. focus(Noun)

    The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.

    During this scene, the boyu2019s face shifts subtly from soft focus into sharp focus.

  5. focus(Noun)

    concentration of attention.


  6. focus(Noun)

    the exact point of where an earthquake occurs, in three dimensions.


  7. focus(Noun)

    The indicator of the currently active element in a user interface.


  8. focus(Noun)


  9. focus(Verb)


  10. focus(Verb)



  11. focus(Verb)

    To concentrate one's attention.

    Focus on passing the test.

  12. focus(Verb)

    To make (a liquid) less diluted.

  13. focus(Verb)

    To concentrate oneu2019s attention.


  14. Origin: focus, of unknown origin.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Focus(noun)


  2. Focus(noun)


  3. Focus(noun)

    a central point; a point of concentration

  4. Focus(verb)

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


  1. FOCUS



  1. Focus

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  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'FOCUS' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2660

  2. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'FOCUS' in Nouns Frequency: #1135

  3. Verbs Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'FOCUS' in Verbs Frequency: #423

Translations for FOCUS

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the point at which rays of light meet after passing through a lens.

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