noun
- plural of acutance; measures of the sharpness or clarity of edges in photographic images or optical systems
Usage: technical; photography
Examples
- The photographer compared the acutances of different lenses to determine image quality.
- Higher acutances indicate sharper transitions between light and dark areas.
- The lab measured the acutances of various film stocks under controlled conditions.
- Digital sensors can achieve different acutances depending on their pixel density.
- The optical engineer analyzed the acutances to optimize the camera system.