night vision

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of night vision

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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night vision

Germanium is indispensable to fiber optics, infrared optics, night vision, satellite solar cells, advanced semiconductors, aerospace systems, missile guidance, surveillance equipment and AI data-center connectivity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Elphick said a night vision video camera had been put in place to protect the statue.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

Khong had suggested meeting at the animal shelter because it’s a key setting for her short story “Tapetum Lucidum,” named for the demon-like glow behind some animals’ superior night vision.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026

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

I never seen no night vision binocs in Prentisstown but I didn’t see no army neither so we’re both crouching as we run.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness