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 selfie camera improves year over year from 8MP to 16MP with an aperture of f/2.4.
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PCMAG, 30 Jan. 2025
The camera software also features a slew of tiny changes like support for a virtual aperture mode when using Expert RAW, better noise reduction, 10-bit HDR, new generative AI features, and more.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Widening the aperture through which leaders see growth is not simply an interesting intellectual challenge but also a practical one.
—Saadia Zahidi, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2025
The large aperture at 6 o’clock reveals the tourbillon in stunning detail with the Maltese cross bridge design in full view.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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PCMAG, 30 Jan. 2025
The camera software also features a slew of tiny changes like support for a virtual aperture mode when using Expert RAW, better noise reduction, 10-bit HDR, new generative AI features, and more.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Widening the aperture through which leaders see growth is not simply an interesting intellectual challenge but also a practical one.
—Saadia Zahidi, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2025
The large aperture at 6 o’clock reveals the tourbillon in stunning detail with the Maltese cross bridge design in full view.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperture
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Placing the tag on Holland could make some sense, but a $19.6 million price tag could be too rich for a Dolphins team that needs to shore up several holes.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The maritime archaeologist identified shell impact holes in the upper starboard of the hull’s ballast tank and significant battle damage to the base of the submarine’s conning tower.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If forced out of a current role, there might not be another opening available for them, and such relief of authority is generally a career-ender.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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While the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University in Mantua Township, N.J. has been busy with digging up the past, its future is now set with an opening date.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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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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Cory, who at this point has smoke billowing out of every orifice, flips out on Josh, who’s just betrayed him for the second time.—
Emma Sharpe,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2024
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Primarily bottom dwellers, the species prefers to hide in crevices or under rocks and debris in the water.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Then, take a spoon and carve out the center of your strawberry, forming a small crevice to hold your liquor.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
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Hang the orange wheel on the rim of the glass using the cut slit, and dust with nutmeg.—
Jeff Burkhart,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bottoms include barrel-leg trouser jeans and a straight midi skirt with a side slit, which can be layered or worn separately.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Aperture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperture. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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