lenses
Pronunciation: [ˈlɛn.zɪz]
Word
Context: "optics"
(noun) lenses are curved pieces of glass or plastic that help us see better. They can be used in eyeglasses to help people who have trouble seeing, or in cameras to focus images.
Example
My new glasses have special lenses that help me see clearly.
Example
Without my lenses, I cannot read anything far away.
Example
What type of lenses does your camera use?
Context: "perspective"
(noun) lenses can also mean the way someone thinks about a situation or a topic. Like looking at a problem through a different lens changes how you understand it.
Example
She looked at the problem through a scientific lens, which helped her find a solution.
Example
He didn't consider the issue from other lenses, so he missed important viewpoints.
Example
What lens do you use to understand this story?
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