Refocusing: meaning, definitions and examples

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refocusing

 

[ ˌriːˈfoʊkəsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

changing focus

Refocusing refers to the act of directing attention or efforts towards a different, often more relevant or effective target. It can be applied in various contexts such as business strategies, personal goals, or academic pursuits, indicating a shift in priorities or perspectives.

Synonyms

realigning, redirecting, reorienting

Examples of usage

  • The company is refocusing its marketing strategy to better reach younger audiences.
  • After receiving feedback, she decided to refocus on her main research interests.
  • The coach emphasized the importance of refocusing during the second half of the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "refocusing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refocalização

🇮🇳 फोकस करना

🇩🇪 Neuausrichtung

🇮🇩 penyelarasan kembali

🇺🇦 перефокусування

🇵🇱 refokusowanie

🇯🇵 再焦点化

🇫🇷 refocalisation

🇪🇸 refocalización

🇹🇷 yeniden odaklanma

🇰🇷 재조정

🇸🇦 إعادة تركيز

🇨🇿 refokusování

🇸🇰 refokusovanie

🇨🇳 重新聚焦

🇸🇮 refokusiranje

🇮🇸 afturótkun

🇰🇿 қайта фокус жасау

🇬🇪 რეფოკუსირება

🇦🇿 yenidən fokuslanma

🇲🇽 refocalización

Etymology

The term 'refocusing' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and the word 'focusing', which comes from the Latin word 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'center'. The original meaning of focus was to denote a central point, but it evolved into a term that signifies clarity and concentration of attention. Refocusing entered into usage as a compound verb primarily in the 20th century, reflecting the increasing complexity of tasks and goals in modern life. As society began to recognize the need to adapt to shifting circumstances, 'refocusing' became synonymous with strategic change not only in businesses but also in personal lives, emphasizing agility and adaptability in achieving success.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,084 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.