Focussing: meaning, definitions and examples

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focussing

 

[ หˆfoสŠkษ™sษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

concentration effort

Focussing is the act of directing attention or effort towards a specific task, object, or goal. It involves eliminating distractions to achieve greater clarity and understanding. In many contexts, including education and work, effective focussing can enhance productivity and performance. The skill of focussing is essential for problem-solving and effective decision-making.

Synonyms

attending, centering, concentrating, directing, focusing

Examples of usage

  • I need to focus on my studies to improve my grades.
  • She found it hard to focus with all the noise around her.
  • Focussing on one task at a time boosts efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "focussing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น focando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‡เค‚เคฆเฅเคฐเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fokussierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memfokuskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพัะตั€ะตะดะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skupianie siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ฆ็‚นใ‚’ๅˆใ‚ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se concentrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enfocando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท odaklanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง‘์ค‘ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑูƒูŠุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zamฤ›ล™ovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zameriavanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่š็„ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osredotoฤanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณkus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะพะบัƒั ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diqqษ™t cษ™lb etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enfocando

Etymology

The word 'focussing' originates from the Latin word 'focus', which means 'hearth' or 'fireplace'. In the early 17th century, it began to be used in a more abstract sense to denote a center of interest or activity. The transition to its current meaning of directing attention or energy towards something happened in the 19th century, particularly in the context of optical science. As lenses and light were studied, the action of making an image clear or distinct was termed 'focussing'. Over time, this concept was adapted into everyday language to describe mental concentration, reflecting the evolution of personal productivity and cognitive engagement in various tasks. The modern use stresses the importance of eliminating distractions to achieve optimal performance.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,053, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.