back focus

American

noun

Photography.

the distance between the back surface of a lens and the focal plane when the lens is focused at infinity.

First recorded in 1895–1900

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back focus

"It was a time where I really needed to step back, focus on being present," he said.

From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2022

I suggest you step back, focus on your own life and in future encourage your father to do likewise.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 23, 2018

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