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noun

focusing

FOH-kuh-sihng
noun
1
The act of directing attention, effort, or a lens toward a particular point.
"Focusing on one task at a time made the project easier."
adj
1
Relating to the process of bringing something into focus.
"The camera has a manual focusing ring."

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In plain EnglishThe process of concentrating attention, or adjusting a lens to make an image sharp.

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American English typically spells this "focusing" (one S); British English also commonly uses "focussing."

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_____ on one task at a time made the project easier.

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