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field of vision

American  

noun

  1. the entire view encompassed by the eye when it is trained in any particular direction.


Etymology

Origin of field of vision

First recorded in 1930–35

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The Nancy Grace Roman telescope will capture vast panoramic views of space, with a field of vision at least 100 times larger than the famous Hubble Space Telescope.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

So you have no field of vision, but you have incredible magnification.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 12, 2026

As AMD advances, the central field of vision becomes blurred because the retina's light-sensing cells are permanently damaged.

From Science Daily Mar. 2, 2026

At less than 10 ounces, it’s water-resistant and offers a wide field of vision for getting a close look at anything you come across.

From Salon Nov. 20, 2025

Moss thought, and the blur of white rushed into his field of vision.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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