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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

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Each drone is about 3 feet wide and equipped with cameras and infrared night vision.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

Soldiers zip around in light, maneuverable vehicles out of a Mad Max movie that one military official called the biggest game-changer since night vision.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 13, 2025

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

Coal remembered the night vision goggles and the hammer Doc had in her purse.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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