Zooming: meaning, definitions and examples

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zooming

 

[ zuหmษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

visual focus

Zooming refers to the act of adjusting the lens of a camera or other optical instrument to change the apparent size of an object. It can also describe the action of moving quickly with a sense of speed and excitement. In digital contexts, zooming allows users to expand or reduce the visible area of an image or document, enhancing detail or overview. This term is commonly used in photography, videography, and online meetings when discussing the functionality of visual presentation tools.

Synonyms

amplifying, expanding, focusing, magnifying

Examples of usage

  • I was zooming in to get a closer look at the details in the photograph.
  • During the video call, we were zooming out to see the whole team.
  • The camera allows for impressive zooming capabilities, perfect for wildlife photography.
  • She was zooming quickly down the hallway, eager to join the meeting.
Context #2 | Noun

camera function

Zooming, as a noun, describes the action or effect of magnifying an object in view through a lens. It is often a feature of cameras that lets photographers or videographers adjust the focal length to either get a closer view of a subject or capture a wider scene. This term is essential in photography, as it significantly affects the composition and impact of the final image.

Synonyms

enlargement, focus adjustment, magnification

Examples of usage

  • The zooming of the lens helped capture every detail of the landscape.
  • We noticed the zooming was effective in creating an immersive experience.
  • His camera features advanced zooming, making it ideal for portrait shots.
  • The zooming in the film added dramatic effect during the climactic scene.

Translations

Translations of the word "zooming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ampliaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคผเฅ‚เคฎเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zooming

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perbesaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทัƒะผั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powiฤ™kszanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚บใƒผใƒŸใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท zoom

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zoom

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zoomlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์คŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒุจูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zoomovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priblรญลพenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผฉๆ”พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zoomiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ zoomun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทัƒะผะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zoomlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zoom

Etymology

The term 'zoom' originated in the 1970s, derived from the informal verb form meaning to move quickly or to focus closely on an object. It is likely rooted in the word 'zoom', which can be traced back even further to the 1950s, where it was used to describe the sound made by fast-moving objects like cars or planes. The addition of 'ing' forms the present participle, which indicates an ongoing action. Over the years, 'zooming' has expanded its usage with the rise of digital technology, particularly in photography and videography, and has become synonymous with video conferencing tools introduced in the 21st century, further cementing its place in modern language and culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,227, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.