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noun ste·reo·scope \ ˈster-ē-ə-ˌskōp , ˈstir- \

Definition of stereoscope

:an optical instrument with two eyepieces for helping the observer to combine the images of two pictures taken from points of view a little way apart and thus to get the effect of solidity or depth

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STEREOSCOPE Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of stereoscope for English Language Learners

  • : a device that is used for viewing stereoscopic images

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noun ste·reo·scope \ ˈster-ē-ə-ˌskōp , ˈstir- \

medical Definition of stereoscope

:an optical instrument with two eyepieces for helping the observer to combine the images of two pictures taken from points of view a little way apart and thus to get the effect of solidity or depth

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