zoom out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To decrease the focal length of a zoom lens in order to obtain a reduced magnification of the image, or a wider-angle view.
  2. To manipulate a display (such as a computer screen) so as to make the image smaller and possibly less detailed.

Pronunciation

/ˌzuːm ˈaʊt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-zoom out.wav

Word forms

zoom out zooms out zooming out zoomed out

Etymology

From zoom + out.

Antonyms

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