What is another word for hand lens?
Pronunciation: [hˈand lˈɛnz] (IPA) 
A hand lens is a magnifying glass that is held in the hand to magnify small objects or text. It is commonly used in biology, geology, and for hobbies such as stamp collecting. Alternative terms for hand lens include a magnifying glass, reading glass, jeweler's loupe, inspection glass, or a magnifier. Other specialized lenses include a stereo microscope, which provides a three-dimensional image, and a digital microscope, which captures images and video for analysis on a computer. Regardless of the term used, a hand lens is an essential tool for anyone who needs to magnify objects for closer examination.
