aperture

noun

ˈa-pər-ˌchu̇r How to pronounce aperture (audio)
Definition of aperturenext
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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Recent Examples of aperture The company wanted to sharpen its dealmaking skills and start widening its aperture beyond the early bets where Lilly liked to focus. — Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 3 June 2026 Smaller aperture versions are available at 4, 5 and 6 inches with graduating costs. — Paul Brett, Space.com, 3 June 2026 And there's no question about which exposure mode you've got set at any time; it's shown (along with the aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and EV compensation) on the monochrome info display on the top plate. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026 About one year into its mission and far from Earth, in October 2024, the Psyche spacecraft linked up communications with the 5-meter aperture Hale Telescope at Caltech’s Palomar Observatory in San Diego County. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aperture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperture
  1. hole
  2. opening
  3. orifice
  4. crevice
  5. slit
Noun
  • Mozeliak said the Angels should not consider a trade proposal in isolation, without considering how to flex their major-market muscles to fill whatever hole a trade might create.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The difference between these two measurements gives the exciton binding energy, a key quantity that determines how strongly the electron and hole remain bound together.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of hole
Noun
  • The iconic fast food company has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • But the summer box office has also lit up with movies including Toy Story 5, earning the biggest opening in that franchise's 31-year history, and Ryan Gosling took audiences on a journey of wonder and hope with Project Hail Mary.
    — Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
Definition of opening
Noun
  • The experts say New World screwworms are different, as females tend to lay eggs in wounds or body orifices, such as the ears or nose.
    — Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • While these cases highlight the risks of wounds and vulnerabilities, many others show that the flies will happily infest in normal orifices, such as the ears and nose.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Definition of orifice
Noun
  • Cleaning every inch of a car interior is a daunting task, with dirt somehow making its way into every crevice between cupholders and seatbelts.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
  • In the footage, the sound of barking can be heard coming from a dark crevice in the rubble.
    — Stephen Smith, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of crevice
Noun
  • The skirt’s front slit detail looks polished, while allowing for easy movement and extra breathability.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of slit

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“Aperture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperture. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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