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aperture

Noun B1 – Intermediate

An opening, especially the adjustable hole in a camera lens that controls how much light enters.

"Widening the aperture let in more light for the dim indoor shot."

A wider aperture is written as a smaller f-number, which often confuses people new to photography.

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