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resolving power

–noun
1. Optics. the ability of an optical device to produce separate images of close objects.
2. Photography. the degree to which a lens or photographic emulsion is able to define the details of an image.

Origin:
1875–80
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Main Entry: resolving power
Function: noun
: the ability of an optical system to form distinguishable images of objects separated by small angular distances
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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resolving power n.
The ability of a lens to distinguish small objects in close proximity.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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