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circle of confusion
noun
, Photography.
- a circular spot on a film, resulting from the degree to which a pencil of light reflected from the field of view is focused in front of or behind the film, or from aberration of the lens, or from both.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of circle of confusion1
First recorded in 1905–10
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Example Sentences
Just to complete the circle of confusion Wigdor has been involved in several lawsuits against Fox News, where Benson is a regular contributor.
From Salon
Just to complete the circle of confusion Wigdor has been involved in several lawsuits against Fox News, where Benson is a regular contributor.
From Salon
If there are errors in constructing them, he says, “you’re gonna have a circle of confusion.”
From New York Times
That circle of confusion makes theft easy.
From Seattle Times
It was a perfect circle of confusion — one that makes it easy for someone to simply steal items.
From Seattle Times
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