partially sighted
Britishadjective
Usage
The generally accepted term to cover people with sight impairments is blind or partially sighted people
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Example Sentences
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Totally blind batters may have a partially sighted runner.
From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 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
Simran is partially sighted and when she started running, she ran alone.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 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
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