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focusing

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ// UK //fˈəʊkəsɪŋ// fo·cus·ing

n. the act of giving all your attention to one specific thing. It helps you finish a task or see a problem more clearly.

n. the act or process of concentrating attention or effort on a particular object or activity. Often used in technical contexts to describe the adjustment of an optical lens to achieve image clarity.


SIMPLE

The project requires intense focusing to finish on time.

CONTEXTUAL

The therapist suggested that focusing on small, daily goals would help the patient manage their overall anxiety.

COMPLEX

Modern digital cameras use sophisticated algorithms for automatic focusing, ensuring that the primary subject remains sharp even when moving rapidly across the frame.

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Often followed by the preposition 'on'. While frequently used as a gerund, it functions as a noun when preceded by an adjective or determiner.

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