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Focused

(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

📖 Definitions of "Focused"

verb
  1. 1

    (followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

    "I have to focus on my work."

  2. 2

    To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.

  3. 3

    To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.

    "You'll need to focus the microscope carefully in order to capture the full detail of this surface."

  4. 4

    To concentrate one’s attention.

    "If you're going to beat your competitors, you need to focus."

adjective
  1. 1

    Directing all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal.

  2. 2

    Dealing with some narrowly defined aspects of a broader phenomenon.

🔄 Synonyms of "Focused"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
concentratedNot dilute; having a high concentration.
convergentnounThat converges or focuses; converging
centeredmiddlemost; located at the center
adjustedWhich has been compensated in order to avoid bias.
centredUK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa spelling of centered.
focussed(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of focused. [Directing all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal.]
centralizedHaving power concentrated in a single, central authority

↔️ Antonyms of "Focused"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
unfocusedNot focused
unfocussed(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of unfocused. [Not focused]
out of focus(of an image) not in or brought into focus

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Focused"

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WordDefinition
concentratedNot dilute; having a high concentration.
convergentnounThat converges or focuses; converging
adjustedWhich has been compensated in order to avoid bias.
centralizedHaving power concentrated in a single, central authority
centeredverbmiddlemost; located at the center
centredUK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa spelling of centered.
in focusverb
well-definedAccurately and precisely described or specified.
specifiedThoroughly explained.
preciseverb(nonstandard, European Union documents, transitive) To make or render precise; to specify.
emphasisnounSpecial weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.
mindedHaving a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act.
especially(focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
attentionnoun(uncountable) Mental focus.
concentrationnounThe act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.
accuracynounThe state of being accurate; being free from error; exactness; correctness
looked(in combination) Having the specified look or appearance.
specificnounExplicit or definite.
interestedHaving or showing interest (attention or curiosity).
accurateTelling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty.

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