Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zoom-out
verb
/zuːm aʊt/
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Definition
To decrease the magnification of an image or view, making it appear smaller.
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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.
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Meaning
Zooming out allows a broader view of a visual scene or image, showing more context or surrounding elements.
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Synonyms
- decrease magnification
- reduce scale
- diminish view