1. directs attention or effort to a particular activity, subject, or problem
Usage: third person singular present of focus
2. adjusts the focus of eyes or a lens to see clearly
Usage: third person singular present of focus

1. plural of focus; centers of interest or activity
Usage: plural form

Examples

• She focuses on her homework every evening.
• The camera automatically focuses on the subject.
• He focuses his energy on solving the problem.
• The teacher focuses the class’s attention on the lesson.
• The microscope focuses the light to magnify the specimen.
• The company has multiple focuses this quarter.
• Her research focuses on climate change effects.