autofocus
noun
au·to·fo·cus
ˈȯ-tō-ˌfō-kəs 
: an automatic focusing system (as on a camera)
autofocus
verb
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This Logitech camera uses a high-quality glass lens, a 4K image sensor and autofocus to deliver crystal-clear video.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Nikon's autofocus system is overall excellent, just shy of the best in class.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
There's an autofocus rear camera and a selfiecam too – both with 8-megapixel sensors – as well as dual microphones and quad speakers with DTS enhancement.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
Our best for autofocus, the Sony A7R V is on sale for $3200, a massive $1000 reduction from Amazon's listing price.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 July 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Nikon's autofocus system is overall excellent, just shy of the best in class.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
There's an autofocus rear camera and a selfiecam too – both with 8-megapixel sensors – as well as dual microphones and quad speakers with DTS enhancement.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
Our best for autofocus, the Sony A7R V is on sale for $3200, a massive $1000 reduction from Amazon's listing price.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for autofocus
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“Autofocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autofocus. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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