Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

zoom-out

verb
/zuːm aʊt/
Definition
To decrease the magnification of an image or view, making it appear smaller.
Examples
  • When editing the map, she decided to zoom out to see the entire city.
  • In the presentation, he zoomed out to show the entire project timeline.
  • During the video call, I had to zoom out to fit everyone in the frame.
Meaning
Zooming out allows a broader view of a visual scene or image, showing more context or surrounding elements.
Synonyms
  • decrease magnification
  • reduce scale
  • diminish view