plural noun
The main subjects, goals, or purposes that receive attention.
The program has two main focuses: education and public health.
The report identifies three main focuses for the project: cost, speed, and safety.
American English
How to pronounce focuses
noun · verbB1Very common word
FOHkihsihz
/ˈfoʊ.kɪ.sɪz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of focus
Focuses can be a plural noun or the third-person singular form of focus.
The main subjects, goals, or purposes that receive attention.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
It gives attention or effort to one thing.
She focuses on her studies during the week.
The company focuses on customer satisfaction.
third-person singular verb
It makes an image clear by changing a camera lens or directing the eyes.
The photographer focuses the camera on the bird.
She focuses her eyes on the road.
Useful expressions
to give attention to something
We need to focus on the budget.
clear and sharp in a picture
The baby is in focus.
not clear or sharp in a picture
The faces are out of focus.
Related words & forms
In American English, do not double the s in focused or focusing.