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focussed

/ˈfoʊkəst/ /ˈfoʊkʌst/

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verb

(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

Examples :

"I have to focus on my work."

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verb

To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.

Examples :

"The magnifying glass focussed the sun's rays onto the dry leaves, quickly starting a small fire. "

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To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.

Examples :

"The photographer focussed the camera on the bird perched on the branch to get a clear picture. "

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verb

To concentrate one’s attention.

Examples :

"The student focussed intently on the math problem to solve it quickly. "

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To transfer the input focus to (a visual element), so that it receives subsequent input.

Examples :

"The programmer focussed the text field so the user could start typing their name immediately. "

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adjective

Directing all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal.

Examples :

"The focussed student studied hard every night to get good grades. "

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adjective

Dealing with some narrowly defined aspects of a broader phenomenon.

Examples :

"The teacher's lesson was focussed on the causes of the American Revolution, ignoring other historical events of the period. "

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