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focusing

/ˈfoʊ.kə.sɪŋ/noun3 syllables

Focusing means: the concentration of attention or energy on something.

Synonyms for focusing8

noun, as in the concentration of attention or energy on something

focus, focussing, focal point, direction, centering, centring

noun, as in the act of bringing into focus

focalization, focalisation

What does focusing mean?2

noun

1

the concentration of attention or energy on something“the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology”

2

the act of bringing into focus

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Focusing in a sentence

  • Whatever you do, do it with foresight, focusing on the result.unknown
  • Instead of focusing on what you can't do, what can you do?shekitten
  • Ready comprehension requires concentration, focusing entirely on one's reading.Jime11
  • Instead of focusing on your deficits, what are your strengths?shekitten
  • Instead of focusing on our differences, let's focus on our similarities.mailohilohi
  • Dan's criticisms are sometimes useful in focusing my thinking.Amastan
  • We should be focusing on what needs to be done.CK
  • Are they focusing on building better international relationships?Igider

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