defocus
/diːˈfoʊkəs/
verb
- To adjust a lens or optical device so that the image becomes blurry or out of focus.
- He defocused his eyes to see the hidden 3D pattern.
- You can defocus the projector to create a softer image.
- The photographer defocused the background to highlight the subject.
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noun
- The state or condition of being out of focus.
- The defocus of the telescope made the stars look like fuzzy dots.
- A slight defocus can sometimes improve the artistic feel of a photo.
- The microscope's defocus was corrected by turning the knob.