angle of view; perspective
Meanings
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visual angle; angle subtended at the eye
technicalA technical term in optics and geometry. Smaller objects or greater distances result in a smaller visual angle.
The farther away an object is, the smaller its visual angle.
This diagram explains the relationship between visual angle and object size.
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Pilots need to accurately judge the visual angle of targets.
noun
angle of view (photography/cinematography); field of view
technicalA technical term in photography and film. Wide-angle lenses have a large angle of view; telephoto lenses have a narrow angle of view.
Wide-angle lenses have a very large angle of view, making them suitable for landscape photography.
Telephoto lenses have a narrow angle of view but can bring distant objects closer.
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Choosing the right lens angle of view is crucial for composition.
noun
perspective; viewpoint; angle of observation
formalThe most common figurative usage, applicable to analysis, discussion, art, and literature.
This novel tells the story of war from a child's perspective.
We need to analyze this social issue from different perspectives.
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His article offers a unique historical perspective.
This film explores family relationships from a female perspective.
Looking at the problem from a different perspective might lead to new discoveries.