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partially sighted

British

adjective

1. unable to see properly so that even with corrective aids normal activities are prevented or seriously hindered
2. ( as collective noun; preceded by the )
  
  the partially sighted

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Usage

The generally accepted term to cover people with sight impairments is blind or partially sighted people

Other Word Forms

partial sight

noun

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partially sighted

Others are partially sighted, classified by how far they can see -- two metres for B2 players, six for B3.

From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025

Totally blind batters may have a partially sighted runner.

From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025

The policy and campaigners officer explained that some designs - such as floating bus stops, have been "dangerous for blind and partially sighted people".

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2025

Simran is partially sighted and when she started running, she ran alone.

From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2025

What's it like going back to school when you are partially sighted?

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2024

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