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zoom

Pronunciation: [/zuːm/]

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zoom: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use zoom in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move very quickly or suddenly, like when you're driving a car and you step on the gas pedal to go faster

Example

The car zoomed down the highway at top speed.

Example

The turtle did not zoom; it moved slowly across the road.

Example

Did the rocket zoom into the sky?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a feature in digital devices that allows you to make images appear closer or further away; often used in video calls to focus on a person's face

Example

During the video call, I used the zoom function to see my friend's face more clearly.

Example

The camera did not have a zoom feature, so everything looked far away.

Example

Can you use the zoom during the video call to see me better?

How to pronounce zoom

Pronunciation: [/zuːm/]

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