optics US
ˈɒptɪks
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Definition of optics - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mediaUSpublic perception or imageUS
  • The company's optics improved after the charity event.
image perception reputation
2.
technologyTECH.USlight-related features of a deviceTECH.US
  • The camera's optics are designed for low-light conditions.
3.
scienceTECH.USthe study of light and visionTECH.US
  • Optics is essential in understanding how lenses work.
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Expressions with optics

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favorable public perception or appearance
The decision to donate to charity had good optics for the company.
technology using glass fibers to send data as light signals
Fiber optics allows fast internet connections.
technology using thin glass or plastic fibers to send light signals
Fibre optics are used for fast internet connections.
system enhancing optical performance in telescopes
The observatory uses active optics for clearer images.
optical system in telescopes reducing effects of Earth's atmosphere
Adaptive optics helps telescopes see stars more clearly.
science studying how electricity affects light
Electro-optics is important in making laser devices.

Origin of optics

Greek, optikos (of sight)

Terms with optics included in their meaning

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optics
spectacles with lenses for vision correction
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transparent object that focuses light to form images
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optical device for viewing distant objects
optics
narrow ray of illumination traveling from a source, seen as a line
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lenses in a frame for vision correction
optics
optical piece of glass or plastic that makes objects look larger
optics
binoculars for viewing distant objects
optics
adjust a lens to make an image clear

Examples of optics in a sentence

  • Good optics are crucial for maintaining public trust.
  • The phone's optics produce sharper images.
  • Engineers upgraded the drone's optics.
  • Optics plays a crucial role in designing cameras.
  • Advancements in optics have improved telescopes significantly.

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  1. French:optique, système optique, ...
  2. German:Image, Optik, ...
  3. Italian:ottica, sistema ottico, ...
  4. Spanish:imagen, sistema óptico, ...
  5. Portuguese:imagem pública, óptica, ...
  6. Chinese:形象, 光学系统, ...
  7. Japanese:イメージ, 光学系, ...
  8. Arabic:الصُّورَة العَامَّة, بَصَرِيّات, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּדְמִית, מַעֲרֶכֶת עֲדָשׁוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:имидж, оптика, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оптика, ...
  12. Hindi:छवि, प्रकाशीय तंत्र, ...
optic
ˈɑːptɪk

Definition of optic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
visionTECH.relating to the eye or visionTECH.
  • The optic nerve is crucial for vision.
ocular visual
2.
viewing useTECH.designed for use in viewingTECH.
  • The optic device enhanced his ability to see at night..
ocular visual

Noun

1.
opticsTECH.lens or part in optical instrumentsTECH.
  • The telescope's optic was scratched.
lens
2.
beverageUKdevice for dispensing drinks in barsUK
  • The bartender used an optic to pour the whiskey.
dispenser pourer
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Expressions with optic

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related to the use of fiber optics
The fiber-optic cable provides fast internet access.
cable composed of thin glass or plastic fibers
The technician examined the fiber optic cable's structure.
cable transmitting data using light through fibers
The internet connection uses a fibre optic cable.
related to the use of fiber optics
The fibre-optic cable improved internet speed.
nerve transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain
Damage to the optic nerve can lead to vision loss.
method for high-speed data transfer through optical fibers
Fiber optic transmission systems are essential for modern telecommunications.

Origin of optic

Greek, optikos (of sight)

Examples of optic in a sentence

  • The optic properties of the lens were examined.
  • The optic lens provided a clearer view of the distant mountains.
  • She adjusted the optic settings on her camera for a sharper image.
  • The camera's optic needs replacement.
  • He cleaned the optic of the microscope carefully.
  • He adjusted the optic to ensure the right measure.

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  1. French:optique, élément optique, ...
  2. German:optisch, Optik, ...
  3. Italian:ottico, ottica, ...
  4. Spanish:óptico, óptica, ...
  5. Portuguese:óptico, óptica, ...
  6. Chinese:视觉的, 镜片, ...
  7. Japanese:視覚の, レンズ, ...
  8. Arabic:بَصَرِيّ, عَدَسَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹפְּטִי, אֵלֶמֶנְט אוֹפְּטִי, ...
  10. Russian:зрительный, линза, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зоровий, оптика, ...
  12. Hindi:दृष्टिगत, लेंस, ...
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