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zoom out

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌzuːm ˈaʊt/

zoom out means: To make an image on a screen smaller so you can see more of it.

verb

SHRINK SCREEN VIEWB1

To make an image on a screen smaller so you can see more of it.

  • Zoom out to see the whole page.
  • I zoomed out on the map.
  • Can you zoom out a little more?

How to use it: zoom out on something (Zoom out on the map to see nearby towns.)

Similar words: reduce magnification

Common phrases: zoom out on something, zoom out a little

WIDEN CAMERA VIEWB2

To adjust a camera lens so things look farther away and more of the scene is visible.

  • Zoom out to include the trees.
  • The camera zoomed out to show the whole crowd.
  • Can you zoom out a little before taking the photo?

Similar words: pull back

Common phrases: zoom out slowly, zoom out with something

Questions about zoom out

What does zoom out mean?

To make an image on a screen smaller so you can see more of it.

What is zoom out in other languages?

Türkçe: görüntüyü küçültmek · Español: reducir el zoom · Français: dézoomer · Deutsch: herauszoomen · Italiano: ridurre lo zoom · 日本語: ズームアウトする

How do you pronounce zoom out?

It is pronounced /ˌzuːm ˈaʊt/.

How do you use zoom out in a sentence?

Zoom out to see the whole page. I zoomed out on the map.

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