focus vs point

focus and point both are nouns.

focus and point both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
focus	Yes	No	Yes	No
point	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, point is a hypernym of focus; that is, point is a word with a broader meaning than focus:

focus: a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section
point: the precise location of something; a spatially limited location

As nouns, point is a hypernym of focus; that is, point is a word with a broader meaning than focus:

focus: a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges
point: the precise location of something; a spatially limited location

As nouns, point is a hypernym of focus; that is, point is a word with a broader meaning than focus:

focus: a central point or locus of an infection in an organism
point: the precise location of something; a spatially limited location

focus (noun)	point (noun)
maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system	sharp end
maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea	a wall socket
the concentration of attention or energy on something	the gun muzzle's direction
a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section	a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges	the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
a central point or locus of an infection in an organism	an outstanding characteristic
special emphasis attached to something	a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
	a geometric element that has position but no extension
	an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
	the object of an activity
	a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
	a brief version of the essential meaning of something
	a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
	a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
	the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
	the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
	a promontory extending out into a large body of water
	one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
	a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
	the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
	any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
	a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
	a V shape
	a very small circular shape
	a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
	an instant of time

focus (verb)	point (verb)
become focussed or come into focus	give a point to
put (an image) into focus	repair the joints of bricks
direct one's attention on something	indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions	indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
cause to converge on or toward a central point	be a signal for or a symptom of
	direct into a position for use
	be positionable in a specified manner
	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
	mark with diacritics
	mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
	mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
	sail close to the wind
	be oriented

focus vs point

focus and point both are nouns.

focus and point both are verbs.

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