Focus
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Focus is the point where things converge or concentrate.
In optics, the focal point is where light rays meet after passing through a lens; a camera in focus produces sharp images.
Extended meanings follow this convergence: focus of attention, focus of an investigation.
To focus is to concentrate effort or attention: I need to focus on my work.
The verb also means to adjust a lens for clarity.
The plural is focuses or foci.
Purpose or goal
- targetObject of pursuit
- priorityStatus of greater importance
- aimPurpose or direction
- purposeReason something exists
direction · intention · goal-setting · mission · ambition · aspiration · dedication · determination
Light-focusing curved glass
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
- apertureAdjustable optical inlet
- depth of fieldZone of acceptable sharpness
- autofocusSelf-adjusting lens clarity
blur · bokeh · clarity · refraction · viewfinder · camera · microscope · telescope
Focused mental awareness
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- deep workUninterrupted cognitively demanding labor
- flow stateOptimal engagement condition
single-tasking · mental clarity · absorption · engagement · immersion · presence · alertness · vigilance
Point above seismic origin
- hubCentral connection point
- nucleusCentral controlling part
- centerMiddle of anything
- heartCirculatory system's pump
core · nexus · locus · spotlight · centerpiece · crux · pivot · anchor
Distinct flat section
- participantsThose actively involved
- feedbackReturned response data
- market researchAnalyzing buyer preferences systematically
- surveySystematic data collection
moderator · qualitative · consumer · discussion · insights · sampling · demographics · opinions
objective
Purpose or goal
purpose · direction · intention · goal-setting · mission · ambition · aspiration · dedication · determination · commitment
lens
Light-focusing curved glass
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
- apertureAdjustable optical inlet
- depth of fieldZone of acceptable sharpness
autofocus · blur · bokeh · clarity · refraction · viewfinder · camera · microscope · telescope · magnification
attention
Focused mental awareness
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- deep workUninterrupted cognitively demanding labor
flow state · single-tasking · mental clarity · absorption · engagement · immersion · presence · alertness · vigilance · centering
epicenter
Point above seismic origin
heart · core · nexus · locus · spotlight · centerpiece · crux · pivot · anchor · mainspring
panel
Distinct flat section
- participantsThose actively involved
- feedbackReturned response data
- market researchAnalyzing buyer preferences systematically
survey · moderator · qualitative · consumer · discussion · insights · sampling · demographics · opinions · testing
Focusdistraction
Thing diverting one's attention
inattention · absent-mindedness · mind-wandering · daydreaming · diffusion
Focusblur
Lack of sharpness
blurriness · out of focus · unfocused · defocus · unfocus
Focusbreadth
Extent across something
generality · diffusion · wide-ranging · expansiveness · diversification
- out of focusIndistinct, poorly defined
- in focusOptically clear and defined
- focus onDirect attention toward
- stay focusedMaintain mental concentration
- focal pointCenter of interest
- laser focusIntense, undivided concentration
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