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zoomed

 

[ zuːmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, photography

Zoomed is the past tense of the verb 'zoom', which refers to moving quickly or suddenly, often with a sense of urgency. In photography, it describes the act of magnifying an image or getting closer to a subject using a camera's zoom function. It can also imply a rapid or sudden increase in something, such as speed or intensity. The term is frequently used in various contexts, including film, video conferencing, and even in describing fast movement in conversations.

Synonyms

darted, hurried, rushed, speeded

Examples of usage

  • He zoomed in on the picture to see more detail.
  • The car zoomed past us on the highway.
  • She zoomed out to get a better view of the landscape.

Translations

Translations of the word "zoomed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aproximado

🇮🇳 ज़ूम किया हुआ

🇩🇪 vergrößert

🇮🇩 diperbesar

🇺🇦 збільшений

🇵🇱 powiększony

🇯🇵 ズームされた

🇫🇷 zoomé

🇪🇸 acercado

🇹🇷 yakınlaştırılmış

🇰🇷 확대된

🇸🇦 مكبر

🇨🇿 přiblížený

🇸🇰 priblížený

🇨🇳 放大的

🇸🇮 približan

🇮🇸 stækkaður

🇰🇿 үлкейтілген

🇬🇪 ზრდილი

🇦🇿 böyüdülmüş

🇲🇽 acercado

Etymology

The word 'zoom' is believed to have originated from the early 20th century, particularly gaining traction in the 1930s. Its etymology is uncertain, but it may have been influenced by the onomatopoeic qualities of the word, mimicking the sound of rapid movement. Initially, 'zoom' was used to describe the sound associated with high-speed motion, and it gradually evolved to encompass the action itself. The usage of 'zoom' expanded with technological advances, particularly in photography and film, leading to terms like 'zoom lens' and 'zoom video calls' in the ages of digital innovation. The rise of platforms like Zoom Video Communications in the 2010s contributed to the word becoming a significant part of everyday vernacular, often associated with video conferencing, especially highlighted during the global pandemic as people turned to online communication.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,132, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.