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

George, who is now 30, said he had several "embarrassing" falls while on the holiday, initially chalking it up to his depth perception being affected by his vision problems.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

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

Initially, Hernández was thrown off by the “weird” depth perception his new eyewear created.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024

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

Still, it was a small price to pay for better depth perception.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge