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 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. "mathphysicsChat 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."physicstechnologyChat 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."technologyphysicsqualityChat 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 use sensitive instruments to pinpoint the focusses of earthquakes deep within the Earth. "geologydisastergeographyChat 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."computingtechnologyinternetsignaldevicetechnicalsystemfunctionelementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information."The teacher said the focusses of the essay should be clarity, evidence, and analysis. "languagewritinggrammarlinguisticswordcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn object used in casting a magic spell."The wizard carefully arranged the focusses โ a crystal, a feather, and a silver coin โ before beginning the spell. "ritualmythologyreligionsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention."I have to focus on my work."mindactionabilityattitudeprocessphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point."The magnifying glass focusses the sunlight to create a hot point. "physicsenergytechnologyscienceChat 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 focusses the camera lens on the bride to get a clear picture. "technicaltechnologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo concentrate oneโs attention."The student focusses on her homework to avoid distractions. "mindactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo transfer the input focus to (a visual element), so that it receives subsequent input."The website automatically focusses the cursor on the search bar when you open the page, so you can start typing right away. "computingtechnologyinternetelectronicsdevicesignalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
