focusing

1. 1
   verb

   Present participle of focus. Use this form for an action happening right now.

   She is focusing on her homework instead of the TV.

   The students kept focusing on the hardest question.

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2. 2
   noununcountable

   The act of bringing something into clear view or full attention.

   Like turning a knob until a blurry picture becomes clear.

   The focusing of the camera took a few seconds.

   Careful focusing of attention helped him notice the small mistake.

3. 3
   noununcountable

   The act of putting your attention or energy on one thing.

   Like pointing a flashlight at just one spot in a dark room.

   His focusing on the game made him forget to eat.

   Calm focusing helped her finish all the work in time.

   Similarconcentration

4. 4
   adjective

   Used to make an image or one's attention sharp and clear.

   Like the dial on binoculars that you turn to see clearly.

   The focusing ring on the old camera felt loose.

   She turned the focusing knob until the slide looked clear.

5. 5
   adjective

   Used to describe aiming effort or attention at one group or goal over time.

   Like aiming a hose at one dry patch instead of the whole yard.

   The company used a focusing plan to reach younger buyers.

   A good focusing strategy puts your effort where it matters most.

   Similartargeted, concentrated

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