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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSharp Focus
/ʃɑrp ˈfoʊ.kəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A state of clarity and precision in visual representation or thought.
"The photographer achieved a sharp focus on the subject, highlighting every detail." - 2
The act of concentrating attention on a specific subject or area.
"In order to solve the problem, she needed to maintain a sharp focus on the key issues."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sharp' originates from Old English 'scearp', meaning 'having a fine edge or point', while 'focus' comes from Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'center'. The combination reflects a modern usage that emphasizes clarity and precision in visual or conceptual contexts.
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Focalisation nette
Transliteration: fo-ka-li-za-syon net
"Le photographe a obtenu une focalisation nette sur le sujet."
Scharfer Fokus
Transliteration: shar-fer fo-kus
"Der Fotograf erreichte einen scharfen Fokus auf das Motiv."
Messa a fuoco nitida
Transliteration: mes-sa a foo-co ni-ti-da
"Il fotografo ha ottenuto una messa a fuoco nitida sul soggetto."
Enfoque nítido
Transliteration: en-fo-ke ni-ti-do
"El fotógrafo logró un enfoque nítido en el sujeto."
Foco nítido
Transliteration: fo-co ni-ti-do
"O fotógrafo conseguiu um foco nítido no assunto."
तेज फोकस
Transliteration: tez fokus
"फोटोग्राफर ने विषय पर तेज फोकस प्राप्त किया।"
清晰聚焦
Transliteration: qīngxī jùjiāo
"摄影师在主题上实现了清晰聚焦。"
선명한 초점
Transliteration: seonmyeonghan chojeom
"사진작가는 주제에 선명한 초점을 맞췄습니다."
鮮明な焦点
Transliteration: senmei na shōten
"写真家は主題に鮮明な焦点を合わせました。"
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