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advertising-focused

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/ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ ˈfəʊkəst/

centered on advertising

Etymology
Etymology Information

'advertising' originates from the Latin word 'advertere,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'vertere' meant 'to turn.' 'Focused' comes from the Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace,' which evolved to mean 'center of activity or interest.'

Historical Evolution

'advertising' changed from the Old French word 'avertissement' and eventually became the modern English word 'advertising.' 'Focused' evolved from the Latin 'focus' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'advertising' meant 'to turn attention toward something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'promoting products or services.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on or dedicated to advertising activities or strategies.

The company adopted an advertising-focused approach to boost sales.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45