bin·oc·u·lar
bə-ˈnä-kyə-lər 
bī-
bī-
1
: a binocular optical instrument
2
: a handheld optical instrument composed of two telescopes and a focusing device and usually having prisms to increase magnifying ability
—usually used in plural
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Using active binocular infrared imaging technology, and a RGB camera, the robot vacuum can create 3D models in real time to identify obstacles—even in the dark.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Eager sky watchers armed with a pair of good binoculars or a backyard telescope should be able to spot the comet—and of course, astronomers are watching closely.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The robot uses a pure RGB binocular stereo vision system that provides human-like depth perception, enabling it to adapt to dense and dynamic factory environments.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Using active binocular infrared imaging technology, and a RGB camera, the robot vacuum can create 3D models in real time to identify obstacles—even in the dark.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Available in a range of stylish colors, these are our best binoculars for portability.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Eager sky watchers armed with a pair of good binoculars or a backyard telescope should be able to spot the comet—and of course, astronomers are watching closely.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Binocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/binocular. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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binocular
1 of 2 adjective
bin·oc·u·lar
bī-ˈnäk-yə-lər
bə-
: of, relating to, using, or adapted to the use of both eyes
binocular vision
binocular
2 of 2 noun
bin·oc·u·lar
bə-ˈnäk-yə-lər
bī-
1
: a binocular optical instrument
2
: a handheld instrument for seeing at a distance that consists of two telescopes, a focusing device, and usually prisms
—usually used in plural
a pair of binoculars
Medical Definition
binocular
1 of 2 adjective
bin·oc·u·lar
bī-ˈnäk-yə-lər, bə-
: of, relating to, using, or adapted to the use of both eyes
binocular vision
a binocular microscope
binocular
2 of 2 noun
bin·oc·u·lar
bə-ˈnäk-yə-lər, bī-
: a binocular optical instrument
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