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industry-focused

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/ˈɪndəstri ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈɪndəstri ˈfəʊkəst/

specialized in a sector

Etymology
Etymology Information

'industry-focused' originates from the combination of 'industry' and 'focused', where 'industry' refers to a particular sector of economic activity and 'focused' means concentrated or directed attention.

Historical Evolution

'Industry' comes from the Latin word 'industria', meaning diligence or activity, while 'focused' is derived from the Latin 'focus', meaning hearth or fireplace, which evolved to mean center of activity or interest.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'industry' referred to diligence or activity, but over time it evolved to mean a sector of economic activity. 'Focused' originally meant hearth but evolved to mean concentrated attention.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on or specialized in a particular industry or sector.

The company offers industry-focused solutions for the automotive sector.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42