autofocus

Or au·to-fo·cus

[aw-toh-foh-kuhs]

adjective

1. having the ability to focus automatically.

   an autofocus lens; an autofocus camera.

noun

1. such an ability.

autofocus

/ ˈɔːtəʊˌfəʊkəs /

noun

1. another name for automatic focus

Word History and Origins

Origin of autofocus¹

First recorded in 1955–60; auto- ³ + focus