This is the 3544th most frequent German word.
lupe
Magnifying glass.
In this sentence, 'Lupe' refers to an actual physical magnifying glass used as a tool.
Ich benutze eine Lupe, um die kleinen Details auf dem Gemälde zu sehen.
I use a magnifying glass to see the small details on the painting.
Here, 'Lupe' is used metaphorically in the phrase 'unter die Lupe nehmen', meaning to examine closely or scrutinize.
Die Diskussion wurde unter die Lupe genommen, um alle Argumente zu analysieren.
The discussion was examined thoroughly to analyze all arguments.
This usage of 'Lupe' refers to a functionality, such as software or device capability, mimicking the magnification function of a physical magnifying glass.