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aperture

/ˈæp.ə.tjʊə(ɹ)/
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noun

Simple Meaning

an opening or hole, especially one that lets light into a camera.

When to Use

⚙️Technical📚Academic Writing
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics

Examples in Conversation

“To take better photos at night, you need to open the aperture wider.”

“The camera's aperture controls how much light reaches the sensor.”

▶Full Definition

An opening, gap, or hole, usually small and narrow

“an aperture in a wall”

Related Words

Synonyms:
openingholegap
Antonyms:
closure
Word Family:
apertures

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