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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For future elections, 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 • May 5, 2026
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
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
Video, 00:01:37What's it like going back to school when you are partially sighted?
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024
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