Definitions

1. noun

The opening or an opening, especially in a camera, that regulates the amount of light entering the device.

“The photographer adjusted the aperture to get the perfect shot of the sunset.”

2. noun

A natural opening, such as the mouth of a cave or the entrance to a river.

“The hikers navigated through the narrow aperture of the cave’s entrance.”

3. noun

A small opening, especially in a wall or a screen, for viewing or inspection.

“The doctor examined the patient through the aperture in the X-ray machine.”

4. noun

A period or stage in the life of a person or an organization.

“The company went through a difficult aperture in its history after the economic downturn.”

5. verb

To become or make something wider or more open.

“The door aperture allowed more light into the room.”

6. verb

To examine or inspect something through a small opening.

“The doctor will aperture the patient’s chest to check for any abnormalities.”