wide-angle
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a lens having a relatively wide angle of view, generally 45° or more, and a focal length of less than 50 millimeters.
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employing, or made with, a wide-angle lens.
a wide-angle camera; a wide-angle shot.
Etymology
Origin of wide-angle
First recorded in 1875–80
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Example Sentences
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A telephoto lens offers higher resolution, while a wide-angle lens allows a larger field of view.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025
This compact action camera records stunning 4K video, with options for POV or wide-angle shots.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024
Each observatory used an array of wide-angle cameras to measure the brightness of thousands of individual stars across the entire sky.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2024
Despite an oddball taste for wide-angle lenses, the director, Gonzalo López-Gallego, can sustain a solid slow burn.
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024
The security camera swung away again and he darted forward, keeping well clear of the wide-angle lens.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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