Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

zoom in

/ˌzuːm ˈɪn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.83 in modern English

Syllables: zoom in
IPA: /ˌzuːm ˈɪn/

17

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To increase the focal length of a zoom lens in order to obtain a magnified image, or a close-up.

Intransitive verb

verb

To manipulate a display (such as a computer screen) so as to make the image larger.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"The camera operator will zoom in on the subject for a close-up shot."
"The photographer decided to zoom in on the details of the flower."
"You can zoom in on the map to get a better view of the city."

Etymology

From zoom + in.

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

zooms in (present, singular) zooming in (participle, present) zoomed in (participle, past) zoomed in (past)

Frequently Paired Words

enlarge magnify

Antonyms

zoom out

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce zoom in?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌzuːm ˈɪn/.
What does zoom in mean?: To increase the focal length of a zoom lens in order to obtain a magnified image, or a close-up.
Where does zoom in come from?: From zoom + in.

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