Meaning & Definition of word "Zoom"

Zoom

/zuːm/

1. a fast or abrupt movement.
- Example: There was a zoom of the rocket as it launched into the sky.
2. a feature in cameras or devices that allows for adjusting the focus or enlarging an image.
- Example: I need to adjust the zoom on my camera for a better shot.

1. to move or travel very quickly.
- Example: The car zoomed past us on the highway.
2. to increase the magnification of an image or object, especially in photography or video.
- Example: She zoomed in on the picture to see the details more clearly.
3. to move suddenly and quickly toward a particular point.
- Example: The bird zoomed down from the tree to grab the worm.

The word 'zoom' is of imitative origin, reflecting the sound of something moving quickly.

zoom in:

To focus closely on something.

zoom out:

To reduce the focus, looking at something from a distance.

zoom meeting:

A virtual meeting conducted via the Zoom platform.

focal length:

The distance from the lens to the image sensor or film.

videoconferencing:

Live, visual connection between two or more users over the internet.

camera:

A device for recording visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video.

Meaning: To get very excited or energized.

Example Sentence: She really zooms when she talks about her favorite band.

Meaning: To increase speed or intensity quickly.

Example Sentence: He zoomed through his homework last night.