Telescope ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Telescope ( noun )

  1. An instrument consisting of one or more curved mirrors or lenses that reflect or refract light, used to observe distant objects.
  2. A device used to magnify the appearance of distant objects.
  3. A tube-like instrument that uses lenses or mirrors to make distant objects appear closer.

Origin:

The word telescope is derived from the greek words "tele" meaning far and "skopein" meaning to look or see, which literally means to see far.

Examples:

  1. He looks at the stars through a telescope.
  2. The telescope allows scientists to observe distant galaxies.
  3. The telescope is an important tool for astronomers.
  4. She used a telescope to look at the faraway planet.
  5. The telescope was invented in the early 17th century and has been widely used in astronomy.

(As a verb)

Telescope ( verb )

  1. An instrument consisting of one or more curved mirrors or lenses that reflect or refract light, used to observe distant objects.
  2. A device used to magnify the appearance of distant objects.
  3. A tube-like instrument that uses lenses or mirrors to make distant objects appear closer.

Origin:

The word telescope is derived from the greek words "tele" meaning far and "skopein" meaning to look or see, which literally means to see far.

Examples:

  1. He looks at the stars through a telescope.
  2. The telescope allows scientists to observe distant galaxies.
  3. The telescope is an important tool for astronomers.
  4. She used a telescope to look at the faraway planet.
  5. The telescope was invented in the early 17th century and has been widely used in astronomy.
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