focus

IPA: fˈoʊkʌs

(countable, optics) A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.
(countable, geometry) A point of a conic at which rays reflected from a curve or surface converge.
(uncountable, photography, cinematography) The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
(uncountable, photography, cinematography) The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
(countable) Something to which activity, attention or interest is primarily directed.
(countable, seismology) The exact point of where an earthquake occurs, in three dimensions (underneath the epicentre).
(graphical user interface) The status of being the currently active element in a user interface, often indicated by a visual highlight.
(linguistics) The most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information.
An object used in casting a magic spell.

(transitive) To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
(transitive, optics) To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
(intransitive, optics, of a lens, optical instrument, etc.) To adjust itself or be adjusted such that light from a scene converges appropriately to create a clear image.
(transitive) To direct attention, effort, or energy to a particular audience or task.
(intransitive) To concentrate one’s attention.
(intransitive, followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.
(computing, graphical user interface, transitive) To transfer the input focus to (a visual element), so that it receives subsequent input.
(accounting, formerly) To aggregate figures of accounts.

Examples of "focus" in Sentences

My main focus is the 22 or 25 players who are going to be top prospects.
I think my grandfather is trying to tell me something. * focus Nate focus*
I’m trying to focus on something specific to write. * focus Nate focus* Maybe I’ll do that tomorrow.
"My main focus is making sure that people have options of high-quality care at the lowest possible price."
Ooohh my mind is so messed up today. * focus dear child focus* But then again, isn't my mind is ALWAYS messed up?
"I told people before the game, my main focus is to get to the hole and get fouled," said Blatche who scored 23 points.
BASIC - (British American Security Information Council): Its main focus is on nuclear issues, but it has been active on the "small arms issue" for ten years.
As an example, the ease and power of spinning the control dial to adjust manual focus in combination with _*focus bracketing*_: O was a most pleasant surprise, and the combination is better than what is offered by many DSLRs.