autofocus

About 0.06 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun 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.

2. noun The automatic setting of the focus on an input element.
3. verb To focus automatically.

   My camera makes a funny sound when it autofocuses.

Similar words

self-focus autoexposure autozoom autoiris focimeter focuser autocorrelator microfocus underfocus adaptive optics

Often followed by

system and cameras camera is mode systems lenses point

Word family

autofoci autofocused autofocuses autofocusing autofocussed autofocusses autofocussing