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

Definition of focused adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

focused, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

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 …

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