field of vision
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of field of vision
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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He cleaned them and realized that the mark, which looked like it was from a pencil eraser, was in his own field of vision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
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
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
Someone crosses around the bed into my field of vision.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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