1. the act or process of focusing or concentrating on a particular point or subject
2. in narrative theory, the perspective or point of view through which a story is told; the restriction of narrative information to what a particular character knows or perceives
Usage: literary/academic
3. the convergence of light rays to a single point, especially through a lens or mirror
Usage: optics

Examples

• The focalization of resources on education improved student outcomes.
• The novel's focalization through the protagonist's perspective creates an intimate reading experience.
• The camera's automatic focalization ensures sharp images in varying light conditions.
• Her focalization on career goals helped her achieve promotion within two years.
• The writer's use of focalization limits the reader's knowledge to what the main character observes.
• Proper focalization of the microscope is essential for clear observation of specimens.