transitive verb 1 : to cause to be concentrated focused their attention on the most urgent problems 2 a : to adjust the focus of (the eye, a lens, etc.)

focused adjective (GIVING ATTENTION) Add to word list giving a lot of attention to one particular thing: the need for more focused research

When a person is focused on something, they're paying attention to it. When a camera lens or your eyes are focused, they've made the adjustments needed to see clearly.

Definition of focused adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

FOCUSED meaning: 1 : giving attention and effort to a specific task or goal; 2 : having very clear and definite goals and ambitions

If you describe someone or something as focused, you approve of the fact that they have a clear and definite purpose.

To direct toward a particular point or purpose: focused all their attention on finding a solution to the problem. 1. To converge on or toward a central point of focus; be focused. 2. To adjust one's vision …

Factsheet What does the adjective focused mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective focused. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

fo•cus /ˈfoʊkəs/ n., pl. -cus•es, -ci /-saɪ, -kaɪ/ v., -cused, -cus•ing or (esp. Brit.) -cussed, -cus•sing. n. a central point, such as of attraction, attention, or activity:[countable] His focus was on earning a living. …

focused definition: giving all attention to a clear goal or purpose. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "focused strategy", "consumer …