foci

noun

variants also focuses
Definition of focinext
plural of focus
1
as in centers
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest in the 19th century Paris was the focus of the art world

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Relevance
2
as in directions
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle a wildlife conservation organization that seems to have lost its focus

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foci
  1. goals
  2. hubs
  3. objectives
  4. nuclei
  5. ambitions
  6. hearts
  7. bases
Noun
  • The 100% by 2035 figure is in fact a mandate, but the percentage goals between now and then are a bit more complicated.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of goals
Noun
  • The Foundation is already active with a scholarship program that sees over 30 talented students from around the globe living in our hubs, supported by a life-skills program tailored to their needs.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There’s an inherent tension between expansion and sustainability – opening new hubs inevitably increases resource use, from construction to energy consumption.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hubs
Noun
  • Emotional intelligence and rapport remain critical to aligning objectives and driving results.
    Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For me, top goals are often big-picture initiatives that move the company forward, like improving a major product feature, overhauling a company-wide process or aligning the leadership team on key objectives.
    Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of objectives
Noun
  • Our earliest atomic nuclei have formed.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Therefore, understanding the science that governs quarks is important for grasping the fundamental principles of matter, the forces that hold nuclei together, and the processes that shape the universe.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of nuclei
Noun
  • Any tariffs would obviate much if not all of the cost savings achieved by manufacturing there, presenting another challenge for Newsom and his EV ambitions.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Woolrich is setting its ambitions higher, fashion and luxury slowdown notwithstanding.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambitions
Noun
  • The powerful storytelling is clearly the product of a cause close to their hearts.
    Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This fine, sob-inducing British series follows two friends (Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall) who feel romance tugging at their hearts for years and years and years.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of hearts
Noun
  • Another challenge is creating a standardized deployment model that can be applied to any project to reduce disparity across install bases and determine whether retrofitting is needed to bring prior installations up to the current processes.
    Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Helpdesk staff will be supported by chatbots that will manage the most routine queries as well as create and maintain knowledge bases, and technical writers will use them to assist with drafting, editing and reviewing documentation.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of bases
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