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Synonyms of focusing
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Noun
1. focus, focusing, focussing, focal point, direction, centering, concentration, engrossment, absorption, immersion
usage:
the concentration of attention or energy on something; "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life"
2. focalization, focalisation, focusing, intensification
usage:
the act of bringing into focus
Verb
1. concentrate, focus, center, centre, pore, rivet, think, cogitate, cerebrate
usage:
direct one's attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"
2. focus, sharpen
usage:
cause to converge on or toward a central point; "Focus the light on this image"
3. concenter, concentre, focalize, focalise, focus, align, aline, line up, adjust
usage:
bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions
4. focus, focalize, focalise, adjust, conform, adapt
usage:
become focussed or come into focus; "The light focused"
5. focus, focalize, focalise, sharpen, adjust, set, correct
usage:
put (an image) into focus; "Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie"
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