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FOCUSING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Focusing.

Focusing - as a noun

The concentration of attention or energy on something

Example: "The focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centeringdirectionfocal pointfocusfocussing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
absorptionconcentrationengrossmentimmersion
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of bringing into focus

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
focalisationfocalization
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intensification
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Focusing - as a verb

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

Example: "I have to focus on my work."

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

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

Example: "You'll need to focus the microscope carefully in order to capture the full detail of this surface."

To concentrate one’s attention.

Example: "If you're going to beat your competitors, you need to focus."

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

Example: "The text box won't receive the user's keystrokes unless you explicitly focus it."

Focusing - as an adjective

Used for or pertaining to focusing.

Word Game Points

Is FOCUSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, focusing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FOCUSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is FOCUSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, focusing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FOCUSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is FOCUSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, focusing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FOCUSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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