eyesight
Americannoun
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the power or faculty of seeing.
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the act or fact of seeing.
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the range of the eye.
to come within eyesight.
noun
Etymology
Origin of eyesight
Example Sentences
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Despite it being a genetic condition, Andy's parents were just carriers of the condition, so he had never been around someone who had dealt with eyesight loss.
From BBC
“Yes. And they have the eyesight of lions.”
From Literature
Papa’s a goldsmith, and his work has suffered from his worsening eyesight and shaking hands.
From Literature
The condition needs to be treated quickly to prevent permanent damage to eyesight, the NHS says.
From BBC
Last year, an inquest into the deaths of four people killed by drivers with failing vision said enforcement of eyesight standards on the roads was "ineffective and unsafe".
From BBC
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