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Lens vs. Lense
Lens
/lenz/Examples:
I need a new lens for my camera.She sees the world through a positive lens.
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This word has no antonymsLense
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that lens is the standard spelling in both American and British English, so it will be the correct choice in most situations.
- Lense is often considered a misspelling, especially in standard English usage dictionaries.
- Think of lens as having just one e like eye, which is what it helps to focus or find clarity with.
- If youre unsure between lens or lense, recall common usage like contact lens or camera lens — they always use lens.'
- Most formal writings, including scientific and technical documents, will exclusively use lens because it is the accepted form.
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