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narrow-focus

[/ˈnæroʊ ˈfoʊkəs/]
adjective/noun
foco estreito
1. Concentrating attention or effort on a limited, specific area or topic; having a restricted scope of attention
The researcher took a narrow-focus approach to studying only one aspect of the disease.
O pesquisador adotou uma abordagem de foco estreito, estudando apenas um aspecto da doença.
2. In optics or photography, a lens or beam that concentrates light or attention on a small area
The narrow-focus beam illuminated only the target area.
O feixe de foco estreito iluminou apenas a área alvo.
Synonyms
focusedconcentratedlimited scopespecializedtargetedrestricted attention
Antonyms
broad-focuswide-rangingcomprehensivediffusegeneral

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
foco estreito
standard usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
foco restrito
slightly more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

tunnel vision
keep your eyes on the prize
zero in on
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