depth perception

American  

noun

1. the ability of an observer to judge the spatial relationships of objects, especially their relative distance from the observer and from one another.

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Etymology

Origin of depth perception

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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depth perception

Working on so large a canvas, larger than any he had ever attempted, made his task still more daunting and particularly as the use of only one eye must have limited his depth perception.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

The platform includes Nvidia’s onboard Thor computers, autonomous-driving software, and sensors such as cameras, radar, ultrasonic sensors, and lidar—laser-based radar that is particularly useful for depth perception and night driving.

From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026

The 24-year-old has had multiple operations to try and correct her vision but it is not perfect and she still has depth perception issues.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2025

“Playing the first game of the day definitely helped because we had 30 minutes to shoot, get the depth perception and adapt to the big court,” said Watson, a junior point guard.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2025

I dive across the room, but with one eye swelled shut I have no depth perception and come up short.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen