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APERTURE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Aperture.

Aperture - as a noun

A device that controls amount of light admitted

A natural opening in something

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hole7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An man-made opening; usually small

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
opening10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The photographer adjusted the aperture to capture more light."
"The telescope uses a large aperture to gather more starlight."
"The camera lens has a wide aperture for low light situations."
"He adjusted the aperture to create a shallow depth of field."
"The microscope has a small aperture to increase resolution."
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Word Game Points

Is APERTURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, aperture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APERTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is APERTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, aperture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APERTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is APERTURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, aperture is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APERTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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