as in hole
a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing
you can adjust the aperture on this camera's lens by pushing this button
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Recent Examples of aperture
That's good news as purple and green longitudinal chromatic aberration that's often visible with bright aperture lenses is all but impossible to remove with software, black-and-white conversions aside.
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PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
And get an even closer look thanks to the 8 times digital zoom and 24mm objective aperture that offers a broader field of vision.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
The lens includes a manual focus ring, an aperture control ring, and nothing else.
—PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
This visor-like shade serves as a deployable aperture cover, blocking stray light that could interfere with observations or reduce the sensitivity of the infrared telescope, which is expected to launch no later than 2027.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
And get an even closer look thanks to the 8 times digital zoom and 24mm objective aperture that offers a broader field of vision.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
The lens includes a manual focus ring, an aperture control ring, and nothing else.
—PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
This visor-like shade serves as a deployable aperture cover, blocking stray light that could interfere with observations or reduce the sensitivity of the infrared telescope, which is expected to launch no later than 2027.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aperture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperture
Noun
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Patching a drywall hole is a quick, affordable DIY task that anyone can do.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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For nearly three years the school shunned NIL and refused to adjust the admissions process for potential transfers, digging itself a sizable hole.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Here's what to add to your watchlist ahead of Epic Universe's opening this month.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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While the restaurant was set to open in the first quarter of 2025, a new opening date has not been announced.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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This fleshy conglomerate feels vaguely seductive despite having only navels for orifices, only knee-like lumps for appendages.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
27 Nov. 2024
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Like other Ediacaran fossils, Quaestio doesn't seem to posses any orifices.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
18 Oct. 2024
Noun
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When a person leaves the beach, the sand often sticks to their skin, gets tucked into clothing crevices, and may even be deposited in food or drink items.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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The lightweight vacuum lasts 40 minutes and includes a crevice tool and pet multitool.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s finished with a half-zip placket, front kangaroo pocket, and side slits.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The top portion of the dress featured an intricate embroidered in the center of the bodice, while the bottom was a flowing white skirt with a slit.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Aperture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperture. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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