Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or forming the point at which an image is sharpest; having the least amount of distortion.

“The camera lens was set to its focal length to capture the distant landscape.”

2. noun

the point at which an image is sharpest; the point of minimum distortion in an optical system.

“The focal point of the lens was adjusted to get a clear image of the scene.”

3. noun

a central or key point in a system, activity, or process.

“The focal point of the company’s strategy is to increase customer satisfaction.”

4. noun

a point of maximum intensity or concentration, such as a focal point in a magnetic field.

“The scientist studied the focal point of the magnetic field to understand its effects on the surrounding environment.”