autofocus

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   A feature of some cameras and other optical systems that allows a correct focus on the subject to be obtained automaticallyuncountable

   • This camera has autofocus, so it's more expensive.
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   The automatic setting of the focus on an input element.uncountable

   • Once the polyfill kicks in, it hijacks the user's input cursor and places it into a different field, a problem that does not exist in the native implementation of autofocus.

syn. AF

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   To focus automatically.

   • My camera makes a funny sound when it autofocuses.
   • The camera was autofocused before the picture was taken.