fo·cal·ize (f  k -l z )tr. & intr.v. fo·cal·ized, fo·cal·iz·ing, fo·cal·iz·es 1. To adjust or come to a focus. 2. To bring or be brought to a focus; sharpen. 3. To concentrate or be concentrated; localize. fo cal·i·zation (-k-l -z shn) n. |
focalize, focalise [ˈfəʊkəˌlaɪz]
vb
a less common word for focus
focalization , focalisation n
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| Verb | 1. | focalize - concentrate on a particular place or spot; "The infection has localized in the left eye" lie - be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position |
| 2. | focalize - bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions align, aline, adjust, line up - place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; "align the car with the curb"; "align the sheets of paper on the table" refocus - focus anew; "The group needs to refocus its goals" | |
| 3. | focalize - become focussed or come into focus; "The light focused" | |
| 4. | focalize - put (an image) into focus; "Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie" adjust, correct, set - alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels" refocus - put again into focus or focus more sharply; "refocus the image until it is very sharp" |
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