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
The company recently started shipping the next generation of these machines, known as high numerical aperture, or High NA.
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Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Readers are likely aware of the transatlantic slave trade, the laying of telegraph lines in the nineteenth century, and the waging of wars by sea; name-checking these undertakings here does not meaningfully open up the book’s aperture.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
With a regular camera, the agency suggests using a tripod to stabilize the image, a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Featuring a magnification of 8x and an aperture of 25mm, these binoculars may not be the top choice for avid astronomers looking to explore the night sky.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025
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Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Readers are likely aware of the transatlantic slave trade, the laying of telegraph lines in the nineteenth century, and the waging of wars by sea; name-checking these undertakings here does not meaningfully open up the book’s aperture.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
With a regular camera, the agency suggests using a tripod to stabilize the image, a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Featuring a magnification of 8x and an aperture of 25mm, these binoculars may not be the top choice for avid astronomers looking to explore the night sky.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperture
Noun
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The venue’s sixth hole is a demanding 574 yards, though the back nine eases up with two par-3 offerings.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Ma and other technology experts have long contended that artificial intelligence could play a role in helping retailers patch holes in their supply chains.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
17 June 2025
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Seal up any gaps and openings around your deck, patio, or home, such as in the eaves or siding, to keep wasps from nesting there.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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The designer is taking part in Milan Men’s Fashion Week with a daylong event on Friday that is part boutique opening and part presentation of the spring 2026 collection, rooted in fluidity and charm and built on his fixation for rebooting ’80s silhouettes.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 June 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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Make sure to vacuum all carpets and rugs, including hard-to-reach nooks by using your vacuum crevice tool.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Starting among the orange rocks, vaults, and spires of Arches National Park and passing through with the Colorado River–carved crevices of Canyonlands, this journey feels like a visit to Mars.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
11 June 2025
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It’s thoughtfully designed, with a flattering side slit and patches in the armpit area to ensure modest coverage.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2025
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Later that evening, Henson appeared in a sculptural brown gown with a dramatic shoulder detail and high slit.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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“Aperture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperture. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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