noun๐ShareA point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge."The heat of sunlight at the focus of a magnifying glass can easily set dry leaves on fire."physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA point of a conic at which rays reflected from a curve or surface converge.""The elliptical whispering gallery had two focuses; when someone stood at one focuses and whispered, their voice was clearly heard by someone standing at the other." "mathphysicsastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium."Unfortunately, the license plate is out of focus in this image."technologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium."During this scene, the boyโs face shifts subtly from soft focus into sharp focus."technologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareConcentration of attention."I believe I can bring the high degree of focus required for this important job."mindabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe exact point of where an earthquake occurs, in three dimensions (underneath the epicentre)."Seismologists carefully analyze seismic waves to determine the precise location of an earthquake's focuses, which helps them understand the fault lines beneath the Earth's surface. "geologydisastergeographyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe indicator of the currently active element in a user interface."Text entered at the keyboard or pasted from a clipboard is sent to the component which currently has the focus."computingtechnologyinternetdeviceelementfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information."The focuses of the lesson were identifying the main idea and supporting details. "languagegrammarlinguisticswritingwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn object used in casting a magic spell."The witch carefully placed the amethyst focuses on the altar before beginning her spell. "ritualmythologyreligionsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention."I have to focus on my work."mindactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point."The magnifying glass focuses the sun's rays to create a hot spot. "physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane."The photographer focuses the camera on the bird in the tree to make the image sharp. "technologyphysicsdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo concentrate oneโs attention.""The student focuses on her textbook during study hall." "mindabilityactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo transfer the input focus to (a visual element), so that it receives subsequent input."The website focuses the cursor on the search bar when you arrive, so you can start typing immediately. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading