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autofocus
(auto|focus)
Pronunciation:
/ˈɔːtə(ʊ)ˌfəʊkəs/
noun
a device focusing a camera or other piece of equipment automatically.
[
mass noun
]
the facility for automatic focusing:
these pictures were shot with the help of autofocus
Derivatives
autofocusing
noun
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