Word
focusing
Phoneticsfo·cus·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/
UK/fˈəʊkəsɪŋ/
Definitions
01concentrating attention
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
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.
“The company is focusing on improving customer service this year.”
“The strategic focusing of our marketing efforts on younger demographics has resulted in a significant increase in digital engagement.”
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02adjusting for clarity
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science Technical
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.
“The camera's automatic focusing was too slow to catch the bird in flight.”
“Precise focusing of the microscope is essential when attempting to identify the specific cellular structures within the sample.”
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03related to focus
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.
“The teacher used a focusing exercise to help the students calm down.”
“The telescope's focusing mechanism required delicate recalibration after the bumpy transport to the high-altitude observatory.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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