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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 charity says more than two million people are living with sight loss in the UK and half of them are blind and partially sighted and live with a long-term irreversible eye health condition.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025

There will be a captioned performance, sponsored by The Evelyn Glennie Foundation and a touch tour of the set and costumes for blind and partially sighted people before the performance on 30 June.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2025

He is partially sighted and has mobility issues.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2025

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