night vision
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of night vision
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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It also provides cybersecurity services, electronic warfare and night vision systems, surveillance and reconnaissance sensors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Pilots rely on night vision goggles and, as has been the case during much of the Palisades and Eaton fires, light from the full moon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 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
A UN human rights expert who has just been there said the mission was inadequately equipped and needed helicopters, as well as night vision goggles and drones.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2024
Maddie switched off the torch and stared out the window, her night vision ruined by trying to read the map.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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