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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The project used synthetic aperture radar tomography and involved scientists Corrado Malanga of the University of Pisa in Italy and Filippo Biondi of the University of Strathclyde in Scotland.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Variable aperture lenses can be found on some Huawei and Xiaomi smartphones, but Samsung could make far more marketing noise if the S26 Ultra were to carry this key feature.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
However, according to The Information, at least one of the iPhone 17 models will feature a mechanical aperture, allowing users to adjust the opening of a lens and, thereby, the amount of light entering it manually.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Just a concept at the moment, with the company testing future consumer waters at MWC 2025, the prototyped System marries a 100-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor with a 35-mm F1.4 variable aperture lens and manual focus ring.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Variable aperture lenses can be found on some Huawei and Xiaomi smartphones, but Samsung could make far more marketing noise if the S26 Ultra were to carry this key feature.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
However, according to The Information, at least one of the iPhone 17 models will feature a mechanical aperture, allowing users to adjust the opening of a lens and, thereby, the amount of light entering it manually.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Just a concept at the moment, with the company testing future consumer waters at MWC 2025, the prototyped System marries a 100-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor with a 35-mm F1.4 variable aperture lens and manual focus ring.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
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Their current stairs are in poor condition, with layers of plywood covering holes and structural issues.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Better yet, seal up holes in your house to prevent the mice from entering to begin with and store food in rodent proof (preferably glass or metal) containers.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Heading into the weekend, Snow White is projected to drop 53% business in its second Friday to Sunday frame from its opening weekend, which equates to a take of roughly $20 million, Deadline reported.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Austin Wells became the first catcher ever to hit a leadoff homer on opening day, which is sort of like being the first school bus to win the Daytona 500.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 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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Like other Ediacaran fossils, Quaestio doesn't seem to posses any orifices.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
18 Oct. 2024
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Williams loves that the three-in-one (stick, handheld, or high-reach) can easily convert to make the most of the crevice tool, combination dusting brush, and upholstery tool.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Featuring a snug fit from the waist to the thighs, the flared bottom has a low slit at each ankle to show off your best shoes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Macron opted for a dark navy midi dress with a slight slit on the skirt and a small anchor embellishment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Aperture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperture. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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