Definitions
Focusses - as a noun
A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.
Example: "The heat of sunlight at the focus of a magnifying glass can easily set dry leaves on fire."
A point of a conic at which rays reflected from a curve or surface converge.
The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
Example: "Unfortunately, the license plate is out of focus in this image."
The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
Example: "During this scene, the boy’s face shifts subtly from soft focus into sharp focus."
Concentration of attention.
Example: "I believe i can bring the high degree of focus required for this important job."
The exact point of where an earthquake occurs, in three dimensions (underneath the epicentre).
Example: "The earthquake's focus was at exactly 37 degrees north, 18 degrees south, seventy five meters below the ground."
The indicator of the currently active element in a user interface.
Example: "Text entered at the keyboard or pasted from a clipboard is sent to the component which currently has the focus."
The most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information.
An object used in casting a magic spell.
Focusses - as a verb
(followed by on or upon) to concentrate one's attention.
Example: "I have to focus on my work."
To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
Example: "You'll need to focus the microscope carefully in order to capture the full detail of this surface."
To concentrate one’s attention.
Example: "If you're going to beat your competitors, you need to focus."
To transfer the input focus to (a visual element), so that it receives subsequent input.
Example: "The text box won't receive the user's keystrokes unless you explicitly focus it."
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Word Game Points
FOCUSSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
FOCUSSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
FOCUSSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
