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focussing

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "focussing" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

focussing

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

focussing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, focussing is hyphenated as:

Definitions offocussing

1verb
  • (followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

    Example: "I have to focus on my work."

  • To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
  • 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."

  • To concentrate one’s attention.

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

  • 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."

1noun
  • The action of the verb to focus.
1adjective
  • Used for or pertaining to focusing.
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