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Meaning of foci

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

foci

Pronunciation:/ˈfəʊ.kaɪ//ˈfoʊ.saɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.

    Example: The heat of sunlight at the focus of a magnifying glass can easily set dry leaves on fire.

  2. A point of a conic at which rays reflected from a curve or surface converge.

  3. The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.

    Example: Unfortunately, the license plate is out of focus in this image.

  4. The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.

    Example: During this scene, the boy’s face shifts subtly from soft focus into sharp focus.