depth perception

American  

noun

1. the ability of an observer to judge the spatial relationships of objects, especially their relative distance from the observer and from one another.

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Etymology

Origin of depth perception

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The platform includes Nvidia’s onboard Thor computers, autonomous-driving software, and sensors such as cameras, radar, ultrasonic sensors, and lidar—laser-based radar that is particularly useful for depth perception and night driving.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Hampton has undergone multiple operations to correct her vision but it is still not perfect and she continues to have depth perception issues.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025

“Playing the first game of the day definitely helped because we had 30 minutes to shoot, get the depth perception and adapt to the big court,” said Watson, a junior point guard.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2025

Daccord noted the changes to depth perception — the seats are much further from the glass — and tracking pucks, especially higher up on the glass.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2023

I dive across the room, but with one eye swelled shut I have no depth perception and come up short.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen