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aperture

/ˈæpərtʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does aperture mean?

noun

The opening or gap in a camera lens that controls the amount of light that enters the camera, or a measure of the size of this opening, expressed as an f-number. In photography, aperture is a key component of exposure, along with shutter speed and ISO.

Example

"The photographer adjusted the aperture to capture the perfect shot of the sunset."

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