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 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 elliptical mirror in the dentist's examination light has two focusses: one where the light bulb sits, and the other where the intense beam shines directly into the patient's mouth. " math physics 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." physics technology 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 physics quality 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The exact point of where an earthquake occurs, in three dimensions (underneath the epicentre). Examples : "Seismologists use sensitive instruments to pinpoint the focusses of earthquakes deep within the Earth. " geology disaster geography 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 signal device technical system function element 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 : "The teacher said the focusses of the essay should be clarity, evidence, and analysis. " language writing grammar linguistics word communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An object used in casting a magic spell. Examples : "The wizard carefully arranged the focusses – a crystal, a feather, and a silver coin – before beginning the spell. " ritual mythology religion supernatural 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 action ability attitude process philosophy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point. Examples : "The magnifying glass focusses the sunlight to create a hot point. " physics energy technology science 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 focusses the camera lens on the bride to get a clear picture. " technical technology physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To concentrate one’s attention. Examples : "The student focusses on her homework to avoid distractions. " mind action ability Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To transfer the input focus to (a visual element), so that it receives subsequent input. Examples : "The website automatically focusses the cursor on the search bar when you open the page, so you can start typing right away. " computing technology internet electronics device signal machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading