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Means to see better performances (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spectacles

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This clue might be a double definition.

'means' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'better performances' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'to see' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for spectacles that I've seen before include "(Pair of) glasses" , "With which to view" , "What would make some people see better" , "Viewing aid" , "shows?" .)

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