Question

Read the dictionary entry below for the word focus.

focus \fō'kəs\ n 1. a center of activity 2. directed attention 3. a state or condition permitting clear understanding 4. a point at which rays converge

Which definition most closely matches the way the word focus is used in paragraph 8?
Responses

Definition 1
Definition 1

Definition 2
Definition 2

Definition 3
Definition 3

Definition 4

Answer 1

I don’t have paragraph 8. Please paste the sentence or that paragraph so I can pick the best definition.

Quick guide to help you decide in the meantime:
- Definition 1 (a center of activity) — used as “the focus of the article/effort/war” or “the city is the focus of trade.”
- Definition 2 (directed attention) — used with “on” or “of” to mean “to concentrate” (e.g., “She focused on the problem”; “the focus was on safety”).
- Definition 3 (a state permitting clear understanding) — used to mean clarity or sharpness of understanding or perception (e.g., “The discussion brought the issue into focus”).
- Definition 4 (point at which rays converge) — used in optics or seismology (e.g., “the beam’s focus,” “the earthquake’s focus”).

Paste paragraph 8 and I’ll choose the correct definition.