Pronunciations (4)
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/ˈfəʊ.kəst/
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- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈfoʊ.kəst/
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- Canada
- General-American
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/ˈfəʉ.kəst/
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- Australia
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/ˈfɐʉ.kəst/
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- New-Zealand
Adjective
Directing all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal.
Dealing with some narrowly defined aspects of a broader phenomenon.
Adjective
being in focus or brought into focus
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(of light rays) converging on a point
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focused light rays can set something afire
of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image