transitive verb 1 : to cause to be concentrated focused their attention on the most urgent problems 2 a : to adjust the focus of (the eye, a lens, etc.)

focused adjective (GIVING ATTENTION) Add to word list giving a lot of attention to one particular thing: the need for more focused research

When a person is focused on something, they're paying attention to it. When a camera lens or your eyes are focused, they've made the adjustments needed to see clearly.

FOCUSED meaning: 1 : giving attention and effort to a specific task or goal; 2 : having very clear and definite goals and ambitions

To direct toward a particular point or purpose: focused all their attention on finding a solution to the problem. 1. To converge on or toward a central point of focus; be focused. 2. To adjust …

If you describe someone or something as focused, you approve of the fact that they have a clear and definite purpose.

Factsheet What does the adjective focused mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective focused. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Sep 27, 2025 · Adjective focused (comparative more focused, superlative most focused) Directing all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal. Dealing with some narrowly defined …

Focused generally refers to paying careful attention to a specific task, subject, or goal. It involves concentration and being free from distractions in order to accomplish a desired outcome. It can …

fo•cus /ˈfoʊkəs/ n., pl. -cus•es, -ci /-saɪ, -kaɪ/ v., -cused, -cus•ing or (esp. Brit.) -cussed, -cus•sing. n. a central point, such as of attraction, attention, or activity:[countable] His focus was on …