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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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