lens Definition
- 1a piece of glass or other transparent substance with curved sides for concentrating or dispersing light rays, used singly (as in a magnifying glass) or with other lenses (as in a telescope)
- 2the light-gathering device of a camera, typically containing a group of compound lenses
- 3a transparent disc with one or both surfaces curved, forming a part of a device such as a camera or microscope and typically having a specified focal length
Using lens: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lens" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The lens of the camera was cracked.
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She needs glasses with a stronger lens.
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The microscope has several interchangeable lenses.
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The telescope has a powerful lens that can see far into space.
lens Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with lens
fish-eye lens
a wide-angle lens that takes in a broad, hemispherical image
Example
The photographer used a fish-eye lens to capture the entire room.
Example
She prefers wearing contact lenses over glasses.
a lens with a variable focal length, allowing the photographer to adjust the magnification of the subject
Example
The zoom lens on the camera allowed me to take close-up shots of the birds.
Origins of lens
from Latin 'lentil', because of the similarity in shape
Summary: lens in Brief
A 'lens' [lenz] is a curved piece of glass or other transparent material that can concentrate or disperse light rays. It is used in cameras, telescopes, microscopes, and magnifying glasses. 'Lens' has phrases like 'fish-eye lens,' which captures a broad image, and 'contact lens,' which corrects vision. The term also includes 'zoom lens,' which adjusts magnification.
