What does focalise mean?
Definitions for focalise
fo·calise
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Princeton's WordNet
localize, localise, focalize, focaliseverb
concentrate on a particular place or spot
"The infection has localized in the left eye"
concenter, concentre, focalize, focalise, focusverb
bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions
focus, focalize, focaliseverb
become focussed or come into focus
"The light focused"
focus, focalize, focalise, sharpenverb
put (an image) into focus
"Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie"
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focalise
To focalise means to concentrate or focus one's attention or effort on something. This term originates from different art disciplines, particularly cinematography and photography, where it implies directing the camera lens towards a specific subject or object to get a clear and particular shot. In literature, it refers to the perspective from which a narrative is presented.
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Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of focalise in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of focalise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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