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   aperture

   /ˈapətʃə/

   noun

   • 1. an opening, hole, or gap: "the bell ropes passed through apertures in the ceiling"
   • ▪ a space through which light passes in an optical or photographic instrument, especially the variable opening by which light enters a camera: "a refracting telescope with an aperture of 3 inches"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin apertura, from apert- ‘opened’, from aperire ‘to open’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. apertural adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › apertureAperture Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of APERTURE is an opening or open space : hole. How to use aperture in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPERTURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   APERTURE definition: 1. a small and often narrow opening, especially one that allows light into a camera 2. a small and…. Learn more.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ApertureAperture - Wikipedia

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   In optics, the aperture of an optical system (including a system consisted of a single lens) is a hole or an opening that primarily limits light propagated through the system.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › apertureAPERTURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Aperture definition: an opening, as a hole, slit, crack, gap, etc.. See examples of APERTURE used in a sentence.

6. photographylife.com › what-is-apWhat is Aperture? Understanding Aperture in Photography

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   Oct 10, 2023 · Aperture can be defined as the opening in a lens through which light passes to enter the camera. It is an easy concept to understand if you just think about how your eyes work. As you move between bright and dark environments, the iris in your eyes either expands or shrinks, controlling the size of your pupil.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAPERTURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   APERTURE meaning: 1. a small and often narrow opening, especially one that allows light into a camera 2. a small and…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishaperture noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of aperture noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.