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Meaning of "autofocus" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AUTOFOCUS

autofocus  [ˈɔːtəʊˌfəʊkəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AUTOFOCUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Autofocus is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AUTOFOCUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

autofocus

Autofocus

An autofocus optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor or tunable optical element to focus fully automatic or on a manually selected point or area. An electronic rangefinder has a display instead of the motor; the adjustment of the optical system has to be done manually until indication. Autofocus methods are distinguished by their type as active, passive or hybrid variants.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AUTOFOCUS


automatic-focus
ˌɔːtəˌmætɪkˈfəʊkəs
crocus
ˈkrəʊkəs
defocus
diːˈfəʊkəs
eurokous
jʊəˈrəʊkəs
euryokous
ˌjʊərɪˈəʊkəs
focus
ˈfəʊkəs
hocus
ˈhəʊkəs
hocus-pocus
ˈhəʊkəsˈpəʊkəs
locus
ˈləʊkəs
misfocus
ˌmɪsˈfəʊkəs
out-of-focus
ˌaʊtəvˈfəʊkəs
overfocus
ˌəʊvəˈfəʊkəs
prefocus
priːˈfəʊkəs
refocus
riːˈfəʊkəs
soft-focus
ˌsɒftˈfəʊkəs
trochus
ˈtrəʊkəs
verrucous
ˈverʊkəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AUTOFOCUS

autodrome
autodyne
autoecious
autoeciously
autoecism
autoerotic
autoeroticism
autoerotism
autoexposure
autoflare
autogamic
autogamous
autogamy
autogenesis
autogenetic
autogenic
autogenic therapy
autogenic training
autogenics
autogenous

WORDS THAT END LIKE AUTOFOCUS

abacus
automatic focus
autumn crocus
caucus
circus
Damascus
depth of focus
diplodocus
discus
hibiscus
mucus
prairie crocus
prime focus
principal focus
rhoncus
sensate focus
soft focus
Spartacus
staphylococcus
streptococcus

Synonyms and antonyms of autofocus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «autofocus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AUTOFOCUS

Find out the translation of autofocus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of autofocus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «autofocus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自动对焦
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

enfoque automático
570 millions of speakers

English

autofocus
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऑटोफोकस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضبط تلقائي للصورة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

автофокусом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

autofocus
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অটোফোকাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

autofocus
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Autofocus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Autofokus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自動焦点
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자동 초점
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Otomatis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự động lấy nét
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆட்டோ ஃபோகஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑटोफोकस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

otofokus
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

autofocus
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

autofokus
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

автофокусом
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

autofocus
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυτόματη εστίαση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

autofocus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

autofokus
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

autofokus
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of autofocus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AUTOFOCUS»

The term «autofocus» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.982 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AUTOFOCUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about autofocus

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AUTOFOCUS»

Discover the use of autofocus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to autofocus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Digital Nature Photography: The Art and the Science
If the camera is set for single shot AF, all you need to do is point the active autofocus sensor that you see in the viewfinder (assuming you only have one selected) at the most important thing in the scene that should be in sharp focus and press ...
John Gerlach, Barbara Gerlach, 2007
2
Kodak Camera Basics: Getting the Most from Your Autofocus Camera
Find out about the various autofocus and exposure modes; how aperture size and shutter speed affect a photograph; and the importance of lighting.
Eastman Kodak Company, 2001
3
HTML5: Up and Running
To solve this problem, HTML5 introduces an autofocus attribute on all web form controls. The autofocus attribute does exactly what it says on the tin: as soon as the page loads, it moves the input focus to a particular input field. But because it's  ...
Mark Pilgrim, 2010
4
Mastering the Nikon
This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual.
Darrell Young, 2012
5
Canon EOS 6D For Dummies
Rotate the Main dial while viewing the LCD panel to select one of the following autofocus modes: ' One-Shot: Use this Autofocus mode for objects that don't move. It's ideally suited for shooting portraits and landscapes. ' AI Focus: Use this  ...
Doug Sahlin, 2013
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Popular Photography
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7
Popular Photography
However, l'm unsure the same can be true of autofocus improvements; you may be stuck with whatever autofocus system is incorporated within your SLR. But let's take a quick look at how we got where we are in SLR autofocus. You probably ...
8
Complete Digital Photography, Seventh Edition
If you have a higher-end digital SLR, your camera might use a more advanced form of autofocus called phase difference, or phase detection. Phase detection autofocus is a passive TTL metering system that uses a complex arrangement of  ...
Ben Long, 2013
9
David Busch's Quick Snap Guide to Using Digital SLR Lenses
Figure 2.3 You may also be able to set the autofocus mode on the camera body. Figure 2.2 Many lenses include an autofocus mode that can be manually overridden. Manual focus ring Focus indicator Focus scale Figure 2.4 The. o A-M/ M ...
David D. Busch, 2008
10
Digital SLR Pro Secrets
Some autofocus systems, particularly those found on more expensive, “pro” dSLRs operate much more quickly than those installed in consumer digital SLRs. If your camera happens to be one of the slowpokes, you need to know how to deal ...
Erinn Morgan, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AUTOFOCUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term autofocus is used in the context of the following news items.
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LG G4 camera: for pros and novices alike
LG has packed the camera with a 16-megapixel 1/2.6″ sensor, f/1.8 aperture, color spectrum sensor, laser autofocus, optical image ... «androidandme.com, Jul 15»
2
Sony Xperia Z5 With Snapdragon 820 Chip And Fingerprint …
Camera-wise, the Sony smartphone will tout a powerful 21MP primary camera with LED flash, autofocus, Exmor RS IMX230 CMOS sensor and ... «Tech Times, Jul 15»
3
LG G4 S release date rumors: Images and specs of new LG …
The camera is also expected to accompany dual-LED flash and autofocus capabilities. Under the hood, the new LG G4 S is expected to be ... «ChristianToday, Jul 15»
4
Asus Pegasus 2 Plus With 5.5-Inch Display, 3GB of RAM Launched
The highlight of the Asus ZenFone Selfie is it sports both 13-megapixel rear and front cameras with f/2.0 aperture, laser autofocus, 28mm focal ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
5
Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 first impressions
The camera comes with autofocus and Full HD 1080p video recording at 30 frames per second while the 5MP front camera supports HD video ... «Android Authority, Jul 15»
6
TCL 3S M3G: an edgy mid-ranger
The rear camera is a 13 MP sensor with flash and autofocus, and it's a Sony Exmor RS CMOS F/2.2 aperture sensor. Although that sounds ... «Geek Snack, Jul 15»
7
LG G4 review
It lets the autofocus jump to that point, before using standard contrast detection focusing to finish the job. The optical image stabilisation has been improved, too. «Stuff, Jul 15»
8
Love-Hate: 5 things we HATE about Lumia Windows Phones
Quad HD displays, curved displays, biometric sensors, laser-aided autofocus, stylus support, the latest processors… It seems like a given that ... «Neowin, Jul 15»
9
Moto G 2015 3rd Generation vs Moto G 2014: What's The Difference …
According to the Motorola website, the Moto G 2014 has an 8MP main camera with LED flash, autofocus, slow motion video, and burst mode. «Latino Post, Jul 15»
10
LG G Pro 3 could have pupil recognition and 4GB RAM
On the back, the LG G Pro 3 is expected to have a 20.7MP rear camera with laser autofocus, dual-LED flash and possibly the color spectrum ... «Android Authority, Jul 15»

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