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depth perception

noun

: the ability to judge the distance of objects and the spatial relationship of objects at different distances

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At its core is Infineon’s flagship sensing suite, which includes XENSIV™ 60 GHz radar for precise spatial awareness, REAL3™ Time-of-Flight sensors for depth perception, and high-performance XENSIV™ MEMS microphones for intelligent audio recognition. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025 In theory, the patches develop depth perception and the strength of the dominant eye. Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 One of the ways this disorienting loss of depth perception is caused is by snow blindness during a blizzard, which can cause hallucinations. Kathleen Rellihan, Outside, 4 Sep. 2025 Your eyes will use that information to judge your own depth perception. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for depth perception

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First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of depth perception was in 1894

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“Depth perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depth%20perception. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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depth perception

noun
: the ability to judge the distance of objects and the spatial relationship of objects at different distances

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