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Dictionary: fo·cal·ize   ('kə-līz') pronunciation
tr. & intr.v., -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es.
  1. To adjust or come to a focus.
  2. To bring or be brought to a focus; sharpen.
  3. To concentrate or be concentrated; localize.
focalization fo'cal·i·za'tion (-kə-lĭ-zā'shən) n.

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verb

    To direct toward a common center: center, channel, concentrate, converge, focus. See edge/center.

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The verb has 4 meanings:

Meaning #1: concentrate on a particular place or spot
  Synonyms: localize, localise, focalise

Meaning #2: bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions
  Synonyms: concenter, concentre, focalise, focus

Meaning #3: become focussed or come into focus
  Synonyms: focus, focalise

Meaning #4: put into focus; as of an image on a screen; we cannot enjoy the movie"
  Synonyms: focus, focalise, sharpen


 
 
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