defocusing
[/dɪˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/]
noun, verb (gerund/present participle)
desfocagem, desenfoque, perda de foco
1. The act of losing focus or making something lose focus; the process of becoming unfocused or blurred
The defocusing of the camera lens created an artistic blur effect.
A desfocagem da lente da câmera criou um efeito de desfoque artístico.
2. In psychology and attention studies: the process of redirecting attention away from a particular subject or task
Constant notifications cause defocusing from important work.
Notificações constantes causam perda de foco no trabalho importante.
3. In optics: the action of adjusting a lens so that the image is no longer in sharp focus
Defocusing the projection lens resulted in a softer image.
O desenfoque da lente de projeção resultou em uma imagem mais suave.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'defocusing' is increasingly used metaphorically in work and educational settings to describe the loss of concentration caused by digital distractions. In technical photography circles, it's a standard term. The word reflects modern concerns about attention span and focus in digital environments.
NYC Slang
losing your focus, zoning out, spacing out
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