What Is Focus? Definition And Usage Of This Term

WHAT IS FOCUS – In this topic, we will first know the definition of this term and how is this term used in sentences.

Definition

The Oxford Dictionary described this term as the following:

the center of interest or activity.
an act of concentrating interest or activity on something
the state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition.
the point at which an object must be situated with respect to a lens or mirror for an image of it to be well defined.
one of the fixed points from which the distances to any point of a given curve, such as an ellipse or parabola, are connected by a linear relation.
the part of a sentence given prominence, usually for emphasis or contrast
(of a person or their eyes) adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly.
pay particular attention to.

On the other hand, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines this term as the following:

a center of activity, attraction, or attention
a point of concentration
directed attention
a state or condition permitting clear perception or understanding
a point at which rays (as of light, heat, or sound) converge or from which they diverge or appear to diverge
one of the fixed points that with the corresponding directrix defines a conic section
a localized area of disease or the chief site of a generalized disease or infection
the place of origin of an earthquake or moonquake

Synonyms

Here are some of the following synonyms:

Etymology

It is a mid-17th century, which is from the Latin term, which means ‘domestic hearth’.

Examples

Here are some of the examples:

Carmen tried to focus on Felipa, but her mind was full of questions.
When he could finally focus through the black of the night, he plodded forward, feet wallowing in the soft sand like a boat in a heavy sea.
She couldn’t focus on anything farther away than her hand, and looking at her hand made her cry.
She stepped into the clammy, wet world of fog and darkness, pausing to focus on the portal that would lead to her sister’s house.