depth perception
noun
: the ability to judge the distance of objects and the spatial relationship of objects at different distances
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Parallax is an observed displacement of objects within our line of sight, giving us depth perception.
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Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 18 July 2023
In terms of what lens tints to avoid, Dr. Fuerst says to look into the level of illumination of the course and selecting tints that help with depth perception.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 19 July 2023
Visual depth perception Gaillard used 3D virtual reconstruction and CT scanning to analyze a Thylacosmilus skull and compare it with that of other mammals, especially carnivores.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 21 Mar. 2023
And the depth perception of cabinet pulls becomes a problem.
—Kristin Luna, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023
Less dramatic options are a macro camera—though Google already uses the wide-angle lens for that—or a depth sensor, but Google likes to rely on AI for depth perception.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2023
What will the Aztecs do if the Owls double-team the post and dare them to cast 3s in an NFL stadium without a traditional backdrop to calibrate depth perception?
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2023
My depth perception is really bad right now.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 4 May 2021
Hits you right away: no depth perception.
—The Week Staff, The Week, 5 Oct. 2018
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Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 18 July 2023
In terms of what lens tints to avoid, Dr. Fuerst says to look into the level of illumination of the course and selecting tints that help with depth perception.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 19 July 2023
Visual depth perception Gaillard used 3D virtual reconstruction and CT scanning to analyze a Thylacosmilus skull and compare it with that of other mammals, especially carnivores.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 21 Mar. 2023
And the depth perception of cabinet pulls becomes a problem.
—Kristin Luna, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023
Less dramatic options are a macro camera—though Google already uses the wide-angle lens for that—or a depth sensor, but Google likes to rely on AI for depth perception.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2023
What will the Aztecs do if the Owls double-team the post and dare them to cast 3s in an NFL stadium without a traditional backdrop to calibrate depth perception?
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2023
My depth perception is really bad right now.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 4 May 2021
Hits you right away: no depth perception.
—The Week Staff, The Week, 5 Oct. 2018
See More
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1894, in the meaning defined above
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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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