sighted

[sahy-tid]

adjective

1. having functional vision; not blind.

2. having a particular type of eyesight or perception (used in combination).

   sharp-sighted; clear-sighted.

sighted

/ ˈsaɪtɪd /

adjective

1. possessing the ability to see

2. (in combination) having sight of a specified kind

   short-sighted

Other Word Forms

• half-sighted adjective
• half-sightedly adverb
• half-sightedness noun
• undersighted adjective
• unsighted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sighted¹

First recorded in 1545–55; sight + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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

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Totally blind batters may have a partially sighted runner.

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"Just like sighted students write out their calculations in pencil, we enter them in braille on the Hansone to follow the steps," he said.

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Adam Caller, CEO and founder of Tutors International, which is assisting the family in their search, said despite initial scepticism, he found the idea "far sighted", and "progressive".

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In July 2011, Mr Lock, 44, who is partially deaf and sighted, joined her in the school reception while she waited unsuccessfully for two hours to speak to Foden.

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