Meaning of the word panning in English

What does panning mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

panning

US /ˈpænɪŋ/
UK /ˈpænɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the action of criticizing (someone or something) severely

Example:
The movie received a lot of panning from critics.
Despite the initial panning, the album eventually became a success.
2.

the action of moving a still or video camera in a horizontal or vertical plane

Example:
The smooth panning shot captured the entire landscape.
The photographer used a slow panning technique to blur the background.

Adjective

criticizing severely

Example:
The critics were very panning of his latest novel.
He gave a rather panning review of the restaurant.