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1. An opening; such as, a hole, a gap, or a slit: There was an aperture in the window after Sam threw a rock at the building.
2. A fixed or an adjustable opening in an optical instrument; such as, a camera or a telescope, which limits the amount of light passing through a lens or onto a mirror: While he was taking pictures, Pete adjusted the aperture on his camera several times.
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2. A fixed or an adjustable opening in an optical instrument; such as, a camera or a telescope, which limits the amount of light passing through a lens or onto a mirror: While he was taking pictures, Pete adjusted the aperture on his camera several times.
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A hole or an opening. (2)
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