Fokus — meaning in English

English meaning

• emphasis noun Special importance or weight placed on something.
• focus noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.

Senses

Fokus is used for these senses in English:

• cynosure (figuratively) Something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration.
• emphasis Special attention or prominence given to something.
• focus (uncountable) Concentration of attention.

emphasis — full definition

1. noun Special importance or weight placed on something.
2. noun Extra stress given to a word or syllable when speaking, or highlighting given to text through formatting such as italics or bold.

focus — full definition

1. noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
2. noun The point at which light rays or an image converge to appear sharp, especially in photography or optics.
3. verb To direct one's attention or effort toward something specific.
4. verb To adjust a lens or the eye so that an image appears sharp.

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