1. to bring into focus or concentrate attention on a particular point or area
Usage: formal
2. to present a narrative from a particular character’s perspective or point of view
Usage: literary criticism

Examples

• The director decided to focalize the camera on the actor’s facial expressions.
• We need to focalize our efforts on solving the main problem.
• The novel focalizes through the protagonist’s consciousness.
• The microscope helps focalize light on the specimen.
• The author chose to focalize the story through a child’s eyes.
• The meeting will focalize on budget concerns for next year.