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

From Barron's ● Nov. 23, 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

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

Glover, who is partially sighted and has a congenital heart defect and curvature of the spine, marches on despite blisters all over her feet.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2024

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

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2024

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