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Definition of autofocus

autofocus

/ˈɔː.toʊˌfoʊ.kəs/
au · to · fo · cus
Plural:autofocuses
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Adjective:autofocus
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Past Simple:autofocused
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Past Participle:autofocused
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Present Participle:autofocusing
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autofocus Lexical Profile

autofocus Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An optical system in a camera or other instrument that automatically adjusts the lens to produce a sharp, clear image of the subject.

Example

"She switched the camera from manual mode to autofocus to capture the fast-moving athletes."

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• adjective

1

Equipped with or utilizing a mechanism that automatically adjusts the optical focus of a lens.

Example

"The wildlife photographer attached a fast autofocus lens to her camera to track the birds in flight."

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• verb

1

To focus automatically on a subject or image (of a camera, lens, or optical device).

Example

"The smartphone camera took a moment to autofocus on the small text in the dim room."

• Nearby Words

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autodial
autofill
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autoimmune
automagically

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Autofocus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/autofocus
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