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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

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

You can exchange a paper driving licence for a photocard, or apply for a photocard travel pass if you are aged 60 or over, disabled or registered blind or partially sighted.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2025

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

From BBC Jul. 23, 2024

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