autofocus

noun

au·​to·​fo·​cus ˈȯ-tō-ˌfō-kəs How to pronounce autofocus (audio)
: an automatic focusing system (as on a camera)
autofocus verb

Examples of autofocus in a Sentence

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Switch back to autofocus and the ring reverts to the function set in the camera. PC Magazine, 8 June 2025 Setup ease is on the menu too, thanks to autofocus and auto keystone correction, as well as resize for obstacle avoidance. New Atlas, 5 June 2025 Flipping things around, the selfie shooter is better than on previous OnePlus phones, thanks to autofocus. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 Manual focusing is smooth, while autofocus is fast and positive thanks to four XD Linear Motors. James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for autofocus

Word History

Etymology

auto- + focus entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of autofocus was circa 1937

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“Autofocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autofocus. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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