autofocus.
A feature of some cameras and other optical systems that allows a correct focus on the subject to be obtained automatically
Meaning & usage
A feature of some cameras and other optical systems that allows a correct focus on the subject to be obtained automatically
This camera has autofocus, so it's more expensive.
The automatic setting of the focus on an input element.
Where this word comes from
From auto- + focus.
To focus automatically.
My camera makes a funny sound when it autofocuses.
The camera was autofocused before the picture was taken.
Where this word comes from
From auto- + focus.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.