objective lens
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The lens on a microscope or telescope closest to the object being viewed, which gathers light and forms the first magnified image.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
eyepiece
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Switching to a higher-power _____ let her see the individual cell walls clearly."
Answer: objective lens
In your own words, what does "objective lens" mean?
The lens on a microscope or telescope closest to the object being viewed, which gathers light and forms the first magnified image.
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