focus
//ˈfoʊkəs//
Noun
focuses, fociPlural
1
the center of interest or activity; the main point of attention
The focus of the meeting was on improving customer service.
2
the state or quality of having clear visual or mental definition
The camera brings the image into sharp focus.
3
the point at which rays of light or other radiation meet after being refracted or reflected
The lens brings the rays of light to a focus.
Synonym
Verb
focused, focussedPast tense
focused, focussedPast participle
focusing, focussingPresent participle
focuses, focussesThird-person singular
1
to concentrate attention or effort on something
We need to focus on solving the most important problems first.
2
to adjust the focus of a lens, camera, or other optical instrument to produce a clear image
She focused the camera on the distant mountains.
3
to cause light rays or other radiation to meet at a single point
The lens focuses sunlight onto a single point.