depth perception

noun

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

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Anspach’s most successful experiments with the transformative power of continuous eye contact revealed that by removing depth perception, by flattening space and the field of vision, a psychedelic experience could more closely be replicated. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 Vision problems—especially those affecting coordination and depth perception—are often overlooked. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 16 June 2025 With no color perception, and having his depth perception reduced at dusk, the grizzly saw a dark object against a very bright sky. Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025 These provide good depth perception at a 20-30 m range in front and rear directions (important since tractors typically are dragging long attachments for different farming needs). Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 24 Mar. 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 30 Jun. 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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