autofocus
noun
au·to·fo·cus
ˈȯ-tō-ˌfō-kəs 
: an automatic focusing system (as on a camera)
autofocus
verb
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But despite the low price point, this model does come with autofocus, keystone correction and digital zoom for positioning ease.
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New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
The autofocus snaps between near and distant subjects in an instant, and accurately finds eyes and faces.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
The lens also features a stepping motor (STM) for smooth and quiet autofocus.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
The autofocus snaps between near and distant subjects in an instant, and accurately finds eyes and faces.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
The lens also features a stepping motor (STM) for smooth and quiet autofocus.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for autofocus
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“Autofocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autofocus. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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