Focus Facts for Kids

Focus, or its plural form foci, is a word with many meanings! It can be about looking closely at something, or it can be the name of a band, a car, or even a movie. Let's explore some of the different ways we use the word "focus."

Focus in Arts and Entertainment
Companies, Brands, and Groups Called Focus
- Well-Known Brands
- Other Organizations
Focus in Science and Technology
Other Uses of Focus
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Focus in Arts and Entertainment

The word "focus" often pops up in the world of movies, music, and festivals.

Movies Called Focus

Several films have used "Focus" as their title:

A TV movie from 1962, starring James Whitmore, was simply called Focus.
In 2001, a film named Focus was released. It was based on a book by Arthur Miller.
Another movie called Focus came out in 2015. This one was about a group of con artists.

Music and Focus

In music, "focus" can mean a few things:

Focus (music) is a special musical technique. It's also known as a "modal frame."
There's an American music producer known as Focus....
A famous Dutch progressive rock band is called Focus (band). They've been making music for a long time!

Albums and Songs Named Focus

Many musicians have named their albums or songs "Focus." Here are a few examples:

Focus (1961) by jazz musician Stan Getz.
Focus (1993) by the metal band Cynic.
Focus (2012) by CCM artist Holly Starr.
"Focus" (2015) by pop star Ariana Grande.
"Focus" (2017) by R&B artist H.E.R.

Writing and Magazines

You might also find "Focus" in the world of books and magazines:

Focus was a Swedish encyclopedia published in 1958.
Focus is a popular weekly news magazine in Germany.
Focus is an Italian monthly magazine about popular science.
BBC Focus is a monthly science and technology magazine.
Focus is a novel written by Arthur Miller in 1945.

Companies, Brands, and Groups Called Focus

Many businesses and organizations use "Focus" in their names.

Well-Known Brands

Ford Focus is a very popular car model made by Ford. You've probably seen one on the road!
Samsung Focus was a type of smartphone made by Samsung. It ran on Microsoft Windows Phone.
Focus Bikes is a company from Germany that makes bicycles.

Other Organizations

Focus Features is a film company that makes art house movies. It's part of Universal Studios.
Focus Home Interactive is a French company that publishes computer games.
Focus Ireland is a non-profit group in Ireland. They help people who are experiencing homelessness.
Focus on the Family is an American non-profit organization.
Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is a program for college students.

Focus in Science and Technology

In science, "focus" has very specific meanings, especially in how things work.

Computers and Math

In computers, focus means which part of a program is active. For example, which button or text box you are currently typing in.
Firefox Focus is a special web browser. It is designed to keep your online activity private.
In geometry, a focus is a key point. It helps define shapes like circles or ellipses.

Social Sciences

Attention is often called "focus." It means concentrating on one thing and ignoring others.
A focus group is a way to do research. A small group of people talk about their opinions on a product or idea.

Other Sciences

In optics, the focus is a point. This is where light rays meet after passing through a lens. Think of a magnifying glass focusing sunlight!
The focus (earthquake) is the underground spot where an earthquake starts.

Other Uses of Focus

A focus mitt is a padded target. Boxers and other combat athletes use it for training.
In the video game Final Fantasy XIII, "Focus" is a task given to characters.

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