Focussed: meaning, definitions and examples

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focussed

[ ˈfəʊkəst ]

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in a work or study environment

To concentrate attention or effort on a particular subject or activity.

Synonyms

center, concentrate, direct

Examples of usage

He focused on his work and completed the project ahead of schedule.
She focused her energy on studying for the exam.
They need to focus on improving their communication skills.

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in a mental or emotional sense

To pay particular attention to something.

Synonyms

attend to, emphasize, fixate

Examples of usage

She focused on the positive aspects of the situation.
He focused on his breathing to calm himself down.
They need to focus on the goals they want to achieve.

Translations

Translations of the word "focussed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 focado

🇮🇳 केन्द्रित

🇩🇪 fokussiert

🇮🇩 terfokus

🇺🇦 зосереджений

🇵🇱 skoncentrowany

🇯🇵 集中した

🇫🇷 concentré

🇪🇸 enfocado

🇹🇷 odaklanmış

🇰🇷 집중된

🇸🇦 مركّز

🇨🇿 soustředěný

🇸🇰 sústredený

🇨🇳 专注的

🇸🇮 osredotočen

🇮🇸 einbeittur

🇰🇿 шоғырланған

🇬🇪 კონცენტრირებული

🇦🇿 cənublaşmış

🇲🇽 enfocado

Word origin

The word 'focused' originated from the Latin word 'focalizare', which means 'to bring to a focus'. It entered the English language in the late 18th century. Over time, the spelling evolved to 'focused' in American English and 'focussed' in British English. The concept of focus has always been associated with concentration and attention to detail.

See also: focus, focused, focusing, unfocused, unfocusedness.