field stop
The term 'field stop' has distinct meanings in optics and law enforcement, serving to limit view or action respectively.
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Definition
C1Optics
(technical)An optical element that restricts the field of view by limiting the angle from which light enters the system.
Example
- The field stop in the microscope ensures that only light from a specific area reaches the eyepiece.
B2Law Enforcement
(informal)A stop conducted by a police officer while on patrol.
Example
- The officer made a field stop to question the suspicious individual.
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