zoom lens
Definition of zoom lens
: a lens (as of a camera or projector) in which the image size can be varied continuously while the image remains in focus
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1936
First Known Use of zoom lens
1936
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zoom lens
Definition of zoom lens for English Language Learners
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: a camera lens that can make the size of the image become larger and smaller : a camera lens that can zoom in or zoom out
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