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focalization

focalization

8.4
To bring attention to one part so it becomes clearer
  • noun
  • /ˌfoʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
translation icon : focalización
  • Effective focalization in a photograph can highlight the subject while blurring the background.

Examples

  • During the presentation, the focalization on key issues helped the audience understand the main points better.

  • And when that focalization is occurring, that's when the topographic map becomes more precise, OK.

  • The scientist's focus on the genetic markers demonstrated the importance of focalization in her research.

Synonyms

concentration
vsfocalization
122 3.3

The ability to give all your attention to something

is the process of bringing attention to a particular point rather than an ability
centering
vsfocalization
  • US
1 4.9

Focusing the mind and attention on one thought or goal

is about bringing attention to one point rather than general direction of energy
focusing
vsfocalization
2.8

To make a picture clear by moving a camera or lens

is about concentrating attention on one point rather than physical adjustment
centration
vsfocalization
  • Specialized
8.6

Giving all attention to one part and ignoring other important details

is the act of bringing something into view without implying exclusion of other parts

Antonyms

dispersal
17 5.2

The spreading of things over a wide area, for example seeds or people

diffusion
5 5.8

Spreading ideas or customs to many places

How Focused

absorption
5 4.9
focalization
8.4
concentration
122 3.3
attention
∞ 1.6
awareness
336 3.2

Surface Forms

focalization singular
focalizations plural

Morphology

focalization = focalize (transparent) = focus + al + ize + ation

Formed by a standard sequence (focus → focal → focalize → +ation), so the basic meaning 'the act of bringing into focus' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Focalization comes from the Latin root focus, which means a 'point'. Think of a camera lens making one point very clear, so focalization is the act of bringing something into focus or putting attention on one point.