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

Hampton has undergone multiple operations to correct her vision but it is still not perfect and she continues to have depth perception issues.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2025

“It took me like a week or two to really feel like my depth perception felt normal,” Hernández recalled.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2025

For a moment he wondered if there was something wrong with his depth perception and then he understood that, no, the other seat really was that far away.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman