zoom lens

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [zoom lenz]
- /zum lɛnz/
- /zuːm lenz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zoom lenz]
- /zum lɛnz/

Definitions of zoom lens words

noun zoom lens (in a camera or motion-picture projector) a lens assembly whose focal length can be continuously adjusted to provide various degrees of magnification without any loss of focus, thus combining the features of wide-angle, normal, and telephoto lenses. 1
noun zoom lens adjustable camera lens that magnifies 1
countable noun zoom lens A zoom lens is a lens that you can attach to a camera, which allows you to make the details larger or smaller while always keeping the picture clear. 0
noun zoom lens a lens system that allows the focal length of a camera lens to be varied continuously without altering the sharpness of the image 0
noun zoom lens a system of lenses, as in a film or TV camera, that can be rapidly adjusted for close-up shots or distance views while keeping the image in focus 0
noun zoom lens (photography) A lens containing a mechanical assembly of inner lenses, allowing the focal length to be changed rapidly. 0

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Origin of zoom lens

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Zoom lens

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zoom lens popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

zoom lens usage trend in Literature

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