lensing

/ˈlɛnzɪŋ/
noun
  1. The effect of gravity bending light from a distant object, as predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity, creating a magnified or distorted image.
    • The Hubble Space Telescope captured a beautiful example of gravitational lensing.
    • Scientists use lensing to study dark matter in the universe.
    • Gravitational lensing allows astronomers to see galaxies that are behind other massive objects.
  2. The process of using a lens to focus or direct light, especially in photography or optics.
    • Proper lensing is important for reducing glare in photography.
    • The lensing of the camera's light created a sharp image of the flower.
    • The lensing effect of the water droplet made the leaf appear larger.
verb
  1. Present participle of 'lens': the act of photographing, filming, or focusing light through a lens.
    • She spent the afternoon lensing the birds in the park.
    • The light is lensing through the crystal and creating rainbows.
    • The director is lensing a new movie in New Zealand.
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