Zoomable: meaning, definitions and examples

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zoomable

 

[ ˈzuːməbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

image display

Zoomable refers to the capability of an object, typically a digital image or map, to be enlarged or reduced in size without losing clarity or detail. This feature is commonly used in digital applications to enhance user interaction and accessibility.

Synonyms

magnifiable, resizable, scalable

Examples of usage

  • The zoomable chart allowed users to examine data at different scales.
  • We implemented a zoomable interface for the online map.
  • Her presentation included zoomable images to highlight key details.

Translations

Translations of the word "zoomable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 zoomável

🇮🇳 ज़ूम करने योग्य

🇩🇪 zoomfähig

🇮🇩 dapat diperbesar

🇺🇦 масштабований

🇵🇱 zoomowalny

🇯🇵 ズーム可能

🇫🇷 zoomable

🇪🇸 zoomable

🇹🇷 yaklaştırılabilir

🇰🇷 확대 가능

🇸🇦 قابل للتكبير

🇨🇿 zoomovatelný

🇸🇰 zoomovateľný

🇨🇳 可缩放

🇸🇮 zoomabilen

🇮🇸 stækkanlegt

🇰🇿 үлкейтілген

🇬🇪 ზუმი

🇦🇿 zoom edilə bilən

🇲🇽 acercable

Etymology

The term 'zoomable' is derived from the verb 'zoom,' which started to gain popularity in the context of photography and imaging in the late 20th century. The word 'zoom' itself originated from the 1920s, possibly as a slang term associated with fast movement or exciting activities. The suffix '-able' is a common English formative that indicates capability. The combination of the two has led to the creation of 'zoomable' to describe interfaces and images that can be dynamically manipulated to provide greater detail. With the advent of digital technology and user-interface design, the concept of zoomable elements has become prevalent, especially in applications related to mapping, data visualization, and digital art, allowing users to interactively navigate through vast amounts of information and detail.