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noun · adjective

focusing

n. · adj.
US /ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/ UK /fˈəʊkəsɪŋ/ fo·cus·ing UK spelling focussing

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    n.the act of putting your attention or energy on one specific thing.

    n.the action of concentrating mental effort or resources on a particular task, audience, or purpose.

    Simple

    The company is focusing on improving customer service this year.

    In context

    The strategic focusing of our marketing efforts on younger demographics has resulted in a significant increase in digital engagement.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Science

    n.the act of making an image or lens clear so you can see it better.

    n.the act or process of bringing an optical image into focus or adjusting a lens for maximum sharpness.

    Simple

    The camera's automatic focusing was too slow to catch the bird in flight.

    In context

    Precise focusing of the microscope is essential when attempting to identify the specific cellular structures within the sample.

  3. 03 C1 Advanced Academic

    adj.describes something used for or related to the act of focusing.

    adj.pertaining to the direction of attention or the technical act of focusing an optical instrument.

    Simple

    The teacher used a focusing exercise to help the students calm down.

    In context

    The telescope's focusing mechanism required delicate recalibration after the bumpy transport to the high-altitude observatory.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
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