amount-focused
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/əˈmaʊnt ˈfoʊkəst/
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/əˈmaʊnt ˈfəʊkəst/
concentration on quantity
Etymology
The term 'amount-focused' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'amount,' which originates from the Old French 'amont,' meaning 'upward,' and 'focused,' derived from the Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'center.'
'Amount' evolved from the Old French 'amont' and 'focused' from the Latin 'focus,' eventually forming the modern English compound 'amount-focused.'
Initially, 'amount' referred to a quantity or sum, and 'focused' meant concentrated. Together, they evolved to describe a concentration on quantity.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concentrated on or concerned with the quantity or volume of something.
The company adopted an amount-focused strategy to increase production.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 17:27