FOCUSES
/ˈfəʊ.kəs.əz/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FOCUSES
A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.
"The heat of sunlight at the focus of a magnifying glass can easily set dry leaves on fire."
A point of a conic at which rays reflected from a curve or surface converge.
The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
"Unfortunately, the license plate is out of focus in this image."
(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.
"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.
"You'll need to focus the microscope carefully in order to capture the full detail of this surface."
Examples of FOCUSES in a Sentence
- "The heat of sunlight at the focus of a magnifying glass can easily set dry leaves on fire."
- "Unfortunately, the license plate is out of focus in this image."
- "I have to focus on my work."
- "You'll need to focus the microscope carefully in order to capture the full detail of this surface."
Word Details
Is FOCUSES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FOCUSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FOCUSES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for FOCUSES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | o | c | u | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FOCUSES
66 words from the letters in FOCUSES
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How to Use FOCUSES in Word Games
FOCUSES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since FOCUSES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FOCUSES to find 66 additional valid words.