noun Download 🔗Share 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." physics science essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A point of a conic at which rays reflected from a curve or surface converge. Examples : "The flashlight's focus was on the small crack in the pavement. " physics math essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium. Examples : "Unfortunately, the license plate is out of focus in this image." technology physics essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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." technology technical essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Concentration of attention. Examples : "I believe I can bring the high degree of focus required for this important job." mind ability action point essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The exact point of where an earthquake occurs, in three dimensions (underneath the epicentre). Examples : "Scientists determined the earthquake's focus was deep beneath the city. " geology disaster geography essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The indicator of the currently active element in a user interface. Examples : "Text entered at the keyboard or pasted from a clipboard is sent to the component which currently has the focus." computing technology internet device essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information. Examples : "In the history lesson, the focus was on the American Revolution. " language communication linguistics word grammar essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An object used in casting a magic spell. Examples : "The magician used a polished crystal focus to channel the magic. " ritual mythology theology religion supernatural essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention. Examples : "I have to focus on my work." mind ability action process essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point. Examples : "The magnifying glass focused the sunlight to a tiny, burning spot. " physics energy technology science essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane. Examples : "The photographer focused the camera lens on the bird to get a sharp picture. " technology physics essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To concentrate one’s attention. Examples : "To succeed in the exam, I need to focus on my studies. " mind action ability essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To transfer the input focus to (a visual element), so that it receives subsequent input. Examples : "To concentrate on his homework, he focused on the blank document on his computer screen. " computing technology essential ielts toeic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading