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f-number

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The ratio of the focal length of a lens to its diameter; a measure of the light-gathering ability of the lens.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: f-value

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: aukkosuhde — ratio of the focal length of a lens to its diameter
  • Finnish: aukko — ratio of the focal length of a lens to its diameter
  • Hungarian: fényerő — ratio of the focal length of a lens to its diameter
  • Indonesian: bukaan — ratio of the focal length of a lens to its diameter
  • Indonesian: nilai bukaan — ratio of the focal length of a lens to its diameter
  • Māori: waepuare — ratio of the focal length of a lens to its diameter