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Hyphenation of focuses

How to hyphenate focuses

Because it is a word with a single syllable, focuses is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

focuses
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: focuses

Definitions of focuses

focuses is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.

    Example: The heat of sunlight at the focus of a magnifying glass can easily set dry leaves on fire.

  • noun
    A point of a conic at which rays reflected from a curve or surface converge.
  • noun
    The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.

    Example: Unfortunately, the license plate is out of focus in this image.

  • noun
    The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.

    Example: During this scene, the boy’s face shifts subtly from soft focus into sharp focus.

  • noun
    Concentration of attention.

    Example: I believe I can bring the high degree of focus required for this important job.

  • noun
    The exact point of where an earthquake occurs, in three dimensions (underneath the epicentre).

    Example: The earthquake's focus was at exactly 37 degrees north, 18 degrees south, seventy five meters below the ground.

  • noun
    The indicator of the currently active element in a user interface.

    Example: Text entered at the keyboard or pasted from a clipboard is sent to the component which currently has the focus.

  • noun
    The most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information.
  • noun
    An object used in casting a magic spell.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    (followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

    Example: I have to focus on my work.

  • verb
    To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
  • verb
    To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.

    Example: You'll need to focus the microscope carefully in order to capture the full detail of this surface.

  • verb
    To concentrate one’s attention.

    Example: If you're going to beat your competitors, you need to focus.

  • verb
    To transfer the input focus to (a visual element), so that it receives subsequent input.

    Example: The text box won't receive the user's keystrokes unless you explicitly focus it.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.