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zoom
/zuːm/
to move quickly or enlarge digitally
She zoomed in on the document to read the fine print.
She enlarged the document digitally to see the small text.
Technology
technical
to move or enlarge something digitally using software
He zoomed out to see the entire presentation slide.
He reduced the view to see the whole slide.
Commonly used in graphic design, video editing, and digital presentations.
informal
to move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction
The car zoomed past us on the highway.
The car moved very quickly past us.
Often used to describe fast movement of vehicles or people.
informal
a video conferencing platform used for remote meetings
We had a Zoom meeting with the team this morning.
We had a video conference with the team this morning.
Originally a brand name, now commonly used as a generic term for video calls.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Technology
In technology, 'zoom' is often used to describe enlarging or reducing digital images or videos.
Generic Use
The term 'Zoom' is often used generically to refer to any video conferencing platform, similar to 'Google' for searching.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
When referring to the Zoom video conferencing platform, capitalize 'Zoom'. When using it as a verb or noun in general, use lowercase 'zoom'.
Word Origin
From the verb 'zoom', meaning to move quickly or enlarge digitally. The brand 'Zoom' (capitalized) refers to the video conferencing platform.
Usage Notes
The word 'zoom' can be a verb or noun. As a verb, it means to enlarge or move quickly. As a noun, it often refers to the Zoom video conferencing platform.
Word Breakdown
zoom
to move quickly or enlarge digitally
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