Synonyms of focusing

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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