zoom

zoom (zo̵̅o̅m)

intransitive verb

to make a loud, low-pitched, buzzing or humming sound
to move with a zooming sound
to climb in an airplane suddenly and sharply at an angle greater than normal, using the energy of momentum
to rise rapidly prices zoomed
to change the focal length of a zoom lens so as to change the apparent distance of the object being viewed

Etymology: echoic

transitive verb

to cause to zoom

noun

the act of zooming
a zooming sound
zoom lens
Film
1. the effect of a camera moving toward or away from a subject by using a zoom lens
2. a shot using this effect

adjective

equipped with or having to do with a zoom lens a zoom telescope

speed, rush, streak, zip, hum, soar like an airplane, climb like a homesick angel*; see also climb 1, hurry 1, rise 1.

Object

lens: I found the extra capacity of the zoom lens over more standard cameras came in really handy.
in/out: Instructions on how to zoom in/out of the image are given.
eyepiece: This gives much better results than trying to shoot through a zoom eyepiece and gives you a much larger zoom range.
magnification: Main features of the new Caplio R5: 1. Photography at even higher image quality and zoom magnification.
binoculars: For this reason, most zoom binoculars tend to go out of collimation and have a blurred or double image at the higher magnifications.
camera: This is a 10x optical zoom digital camera with manual exposure features.

Adjective modifier

3x: It is a high quality, easy to use 5.0 mega pixel camera with a 3x optical zoom.
4x: Up to 4x digital zoom is available on the lower resolutions.
optical: In the first example standard optical zoom has been used to the maximum 3x.
6x: It also has a 3x optical zoom and 6x digital zoom.
8x: In combination with the approximate 8X digital zoom, the user can achieve a total of up to 40X zooming.
2x: Backing up the 3x optical zoom is a 4x Smart Zoom and a 2x digital zoom.

Modifies a noun

lens: Large Case has more space for a zoom lens.
magnification: This results in the ability to take clear telephoto shots at high zoom magnification, macro shots, and indoor shots.
capability: Combined with a 10x digital zoom capability, the HD1a is capable of a total 100x zoom.
ratio: The DX optical design enables a high 3.2 zoom ratio with a fast aperture of f/2.8, without sacrificing performance or handling.

Followed by an intransitive particle

around: Toward the end you'll be zooming around almost by second nature.

Followed by a transitive particle

around: Comets are chunks of ice and dust that zoom around the solar system in elongated orbits.

Adjective complement

slider: Effortlessly zoom in and out of photos, spreadsheets, and documents with the convenient zoom slider.
).: Zoom Telephonics is publicly traded on NASDAQ ( NASDAQ: ZOOM ). Zoom products are produced in Boston, Massachusetts and sold worldwide.

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