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Definition optics in British English

optics noun

noun
/ˈɒptɪks/
1

the scientific study of sight and light

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2

the way a situation looks to the general public

Example

The optics of this protest will either take it to historic highs, or cause it fall apart quickly.

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Definition optics in British English