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night vision

American  

noun

  1. ability to see at night or in a dim light.


Etymology

Origin of night vision

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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It helped that he knew how to land a CRJ and how to steer a Black Hawk while peering through night vision goggles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

This includes a raft of new technology, from drones and night vision goggles, to surveillance cameras hidden in the forest.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

Instead, I found myself constantly trying to take pictures, and ruining my night vision in the process, just to see what was happening.

From Slate • Oct. 16, 2024

As part of their plea agreement with prosecutors, Feikema and Arnet agreed to turn over their rifles, more than 4,000 rounds of ammunition, night vision goggles and other tactical gear, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024

The German antiaircraft searchlights, which completely ruined your night vision, were a horror to the bomber pilots.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein