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lens

Pronunciation: [/lɛnz/]

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lens: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use lens in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “optics”

(noun) a piece of glass or other transparent material used for focusing light to form an image. It is commonly used in cameras and eyeglasses.

Example

The camera's lens captured clear images of the landscape.

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Without a lens, the camera couldn't focus properly.

Example

Do you know how a camera lens works to capture photos?

Context: “photography”

(noun) an adjustable part of a camera that allows you to zoom in or out. It helps you take pictures of things that are both near and far away.

Example

By adjusting the lens, you can zoom in on distant objects for a close-up shot.

Example

The lens was broken, so it couldn't zoom in for a clear picture.

Example

How do you change the focus on a camera lens?

How to pronounce lens

Pronunciation: [/lɛnz/]

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