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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective being in focus or brought into focus; clearly delineated; -- of an image. Opposite of unfocused.
  • adjective converging on a point; -- of light rays.
  • adjective concentrated on or clustered around a central point or purpose.

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  • adjective centered or concentrated.
  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of focus.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image
  • adjective being in focus or brought into focus
  • adjective (of light rays) converging on a point

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Examples

  • Yet the person who chose the title focused on the female.

    Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph Michael Deacon 2012

  • His program during the first part of his term focused on internal issues, especially the healthcare program in which he and his wife Hillary were interested.

    unknown title 2009

  • His program during the first part of his term focused on internal issues, especially the healthcare program in which he and his wife Hillary were interested.

    unknown title 2009

  • They said that when they need their parents, they want them to "be there for them" -- that's what I called focused time.

    Ellen Galinsky: How Kids Learn to Communicate in a Social Media World 2010

  • When you created the concept, was it on your agenda to eventually write a title focused specifically on the team?

    Comic Book Resources 2010

  • Let me get straight to the point: how has a label focused on alternative/experimental music survived over the last 7 years in a market like Hong Kong? ... no offense of course.

    MusicDish e-Journal 2010

  • The ` for dummies 'franchise has covered just about every topic under the sun, including information technology, so it's no surprise to see a new title focused on how companies can get the best out of Facebook.

    Comments from all Computer Weekly blogs 2010

  • One of these is the second world war, this time try to land on the PlayStation Portable by a title focused on the aerial battles of the conflict.

    AvaxHome RSS: 2009

  • One of these is the second world war, this time try to land on the PlayStation Portable by a title focused on the aerial battles of the conflict.

    AvaxHome RSS: cromador 2009

  • We have also had recent successes with several new launches including Pixie a publication on teens celebrity news, heavy-hitters a title focused on owners of exotic vehicles and Camaro Performers, which has grown from a single issue publication to a frequency of nine times per year.

    Media Sector and Stocks Analysis from Seeking Alpha 2008

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