Focus

/ˈfoʊkəs/ noun

Focus is the center of interest or attention, or the point where things come together clearly. As a verb, it means to direct your attention or a device, like a camera or eye, so that something becomes clear.

“Focus” originally meant “hearth” in Latin, the fire at the center of a home. Scientists borrowed it in the 17th century to describe the point where light rays meet, and from there it gained its mental meaning.

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