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focusing

UK
/ˈfəʊ.kə.sɪŋ/
US
/ˈfoʊ.kə.sɪŋ/
focusing back
focusing in
focusing on

Translations

focusinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfəʊ.kə.sɪŋ/
US
/ˈfoʊ.kə.sɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe a device or action that brings something to focus or concentrates attention.
de mise au pointUsage technique, surtout en photographie et en optique.
The camera has a manual focusing ring.
L'appareil photo a une bague de mise au point manuelle.
Synonyms
orienting
honing
emphasizing
targeting
centered
fixated
absorbed
engrossed
intent
attentive
concentrated
concentrating
focusingnoun
mise au pointPhotographie, optique.
Accurate focusing of the microscope is essential for observing bacteria.
Une mise au point précise du microscope est essentielle pour observer les bactéries.
Additional translations
focalisationAu sens figuré, pour l’attention ou les ressources.
Synonyms
narrowing
concentration
attention
emphasis
center
focal point
focusverb

focusing

Gerund

focused
Past Simple
focused
Past Participle
focusing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfəʊ.kəs/
US
/ˈfoʊ.kəs/
centrerconstruction avec sur
The teacher focused the discussion on the main topic.
Le professeur a centré la discussion sur le sujet principal.
se concentrer sur
She needs to focus on her studies to pass the exam.
Elle doit se concentrer sur ses études pour réussir l'examen.
mettre au pointphotographie, optique
He focused the camera to capture the perfect shot.
Il a mis au point l'appareil photo pour obtenir le cliché parfait.
Additional translations
axerconstruction avec sur
se focaliser surregistre courant
Synonyms
pay attention
target
zoom in
fixate
direct
center
concentrate
Antonyms
ignore
neglect
scatter
divert
distract

Definitions

focusinggerund / present participle
Serving to bring something to a focus or to concentrate attention on a particular point.
The camera has a manual focusing ring.
focusingnoun
The action of adjusting the focus of a lens, optical instrument, or other device to make an image clearer.
Accurate focusing of the microscope is essential for observing bacteria.
The process of concentrating attention or resources on a particular task or subject.
Effective focusing of the team's energy led to a rapid solution.
focusverb
To concentrate attention or effort on a particular object or activity.
She needs to focus on her studies to pass the exam.
To adjust the position of a lens or optical device to make a clear image.
He focused the camera to capture the perfect shot.
To bring into view or to make something clearer or more distinct.
The teacher focused the discussion on the main topic.
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