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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Usage

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

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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

Each team must field at least four completely blind players, three who can see up to two metres, and four partially sighted players able to see up to about six metres.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

He is partially sighted and has mobility issues.

From BBC • Jun. 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

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