WordCmp.com

correct vs focus

focus vs correct

correct is not a noun while focus is a noun.

correct is an adjective but focus is not an adjective.

correct and focus both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
correct No Yes Yes No
focus Yes No Yes No
As verbs, focus is a hyponym of correct; that is, focus is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than correct:
  • correct: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
  • focus: put (an image) into focus
Other hyponyms of correct include proportion, modulate, temper, tune, tune up, calibrate, fine-tune, graduate, tune, tune up, time, trim, zero, zero in, zero, readjust, reset, attune, time, set, modulate, regulate, focalise, focalize, sharpen, sync, synchronise, synchronize, pressurise, pressurize, decompress, depressurise, depressurize, fit, match, plumb, align, coordinate, ordinate, harmonise, harmonize, reconcile, linearise, linearize, justify, citify.
correct (noun) focus (noun)
maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system
maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea
the concentration of attention or energy on something
a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section
a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges
a central point or locus of an infection in an organism
special emphasis attached to something
correct (adjective) focus (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
correct in opinion or judgment
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
correct (verb) focus (verb)
treat a defect become focussed or come into focus
make right or correct put (an image) into focus
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard direct one's attention on something
censure severely bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions
fall in value cause to converge on or toward a central point
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
Difference between correct and focus

Words related to "correct"

Words related to "focus"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.