# focusing

Pronunciation: say "FOH-kuh-sing" US /ˈfoʊ.kəs.ɪŋ/, UK /ˈfəʊ.kəs.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of focus. — present participle and gerund of focus
   - Simple: Present participle of focus. Use this form for an action happening right now.
   - _The marketing team is focusing its efforts on the new product launch._
   - _The camera is focusing automatically on the nearest object._

## Noun

2. The act or action of bringing something into sharp view or full attention.
   - Simple: The act of bringing something into clear view or full attention.
   - _The focusing of the telescope finally revealed the distant craters._
   - _Slow focusing of the lens blurred the first few photographs._
3. The act of concentrating one's attention or energy on something.
   - Simple: The act of putting your attention or energy on one thing.
   - _Her focusing on the deadline left little room for distractions._
   - _The team's focusing of energy on a single goal paid off quickly._

## Adjective

4. Used for or relating to the process of making something appear sharp or clear.
   - Simple: Used to make an image or one's attention sharp and clear.
   - _The microscope's focusing mechanism allows very fine adjustments._
   - _He replaced the worn focusing screen in his vintage projector._
5. Concentrating attention, effort, or energy on one particular audience or purpose over time.
   - Simple: Used to describe aiming effort or attention at one group or goal over time.
   - _The firm adopted a focusing strategy aimed squarely at first-time homeowners._
   - _Their focusing approach concentrated all marketing resources on a single market._

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