point vs focus

point and focus both are nouns.

point and focus both are verbs.

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

As nouns, focus is a hyponym of point; that is, focus is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than point:

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

Other hyponyms of point include punctum, blind spot, optic disc, optic disk, belly button, bellybutton, navel, omphalos, omphalus, umbilicus, McBurney's point, node, antinode, beginning, origin, root, rootage, source, celestial point, center, centre, midpoint, crinion, trichion, chokepoint, corner, crossing, geographic point, geographical point, ground zero, hot spot, hotspot, midair, abutment, place, position, position, pressure point, military position, position, corner, place, spot, topographic point, vanishing point, focal point, hilum, focal point, nidus.

point (noun)	focus (noun)
sharp end	maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system
a wall socket	maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea
the gun muzzle's direction	the concentration of attention or energy on something
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs	a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip	a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges
an outstanding characteristic	a central point or locus of an infection in an organism
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic	special emphasis attached to something
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

point (verb)	focus (verb)
give a point to	become focussed or come into focus
repair the joints of bricks	put (an image) into focus
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively	direct one's attention on something
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle	bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions
be a signal for or a symptom of	cause to converge on or toward a central point
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

point vs focus

point and focus both are nouns.

point and focus both are verbs.

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