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Definition focus in British English

focus noun

noun
/ˈfəʊkəs/
1

the thing that people are concentrating on or paying particular attention to

Example

The main focus of the discussion was the way in which women are portrayed in advertising.

Example

At this point, the focus of the war moved to the Eastern Front.

Example

We have chosen six communities as the focus for our study.

Example

The teaching of basic mathematics has been a particular focus of our attention.

Example

The oil crisis became the focus of Western concern in the early 1970s.

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2

particular attention paid to something

Example

I'd like to see more focus on economic policy.

Example

The school puts a strong focus on academic achievement.

Example

The report calls for greater focus on the needs of the poor.

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They are trying to shift the focus more towards domestic policy.

Example

The issue of pedestrian safety has been brought sharply into focus this week.

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3

the act of concentrating on a particular aim and not wasting time or energy on other things

Example

All the lessons have a very clear focus.

Example

I think this marketing campaign has lost its focus.

Example

A lot of young adults seem to lack focus in their lives.

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4

the state of being able to be seen clearly

Example

Some of the photographs aren't quite in focus.

Example

Dad's face gradually came into focus in the viewfinder.

Example

Some of the shots seemed to be out of focus.

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4.1

the part of a camera, telescope, microscope etc that you turn until you can see something clearly

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Definition focus in British English