depth perception
noun
: the ability to judge the distance of objects and the spatial relationship of objects at different distances
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The mini shootaround was the brainchild of Michigan coach Dusty May, who wanted his players to get comfortable with the extreme depth perception that would await them on a basketball floor in the middle of Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts and the site of this year’s Final Four.
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The Illini used Thursday’s practice to get used to playing in such a large arena, which forward Jake Davis said alters depth perception a little.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Some specific vision changes — unexplained visual acuity decline, unexplained color vision impairment, impaired depth perception and changes in peripheral vision — can be early signs of cognitive decline.
—Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Plosser Davis points out that light reflecting from shiny surfaces can create visual distractions that affect depth perception, increasing the risk of falls.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The Illini used Thursday’s practice to get used to playing in such a large arena, which forward Jake Davis said alters depth perception a little.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Some specific vision changes — unexplained visual acuity decline, unexplained color vision impairment, impaired depth perception and changes in peripheral vision — can be early signs of cognitive decline.
—Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Plosser Davis points out that light reflecting from shiny surfaces can create visual distractions that affect depth perception, increasing the risk of falls.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Depth perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depth%20perception. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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