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Telephoto Definition & Meaning

telephoto
noun
  1. a photograph made with a telephoto lens

"Telephoto" in song lyrics

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  • "zoom or telephoto"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does telephoto mean?
a photograph made with a telephoto lens
What part of speech is telephoto?
Telephoto is a noun.

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