focusing
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
The concentration of attention or energy on something.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The concentration of attention or energy on something
The act or action of bringing something into focus or attention.
adjective
Pertaining to the direction of attention, effort, or energy to a particular audience or purpose over time.
Used for or pertaining to focusing.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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This meaning: The concentration of attention or energy on something
Used this way, focusing is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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The concentration of attention or energy on something.
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Synonyms
Sense: pertaining to the direction of attention or effort
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