field of view

noun phrase

Examples of field of view in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The radio array's large field of view allowed researched to look for technosignatures from other galaxies that would serve as signs of other civilizations harnessing large amounts of energy to send out powerful messages. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024 The outer and inner user-facing shooters capture 10MP photos, both at f/2.2 and with an 87-degree field of view. PCMAG, 3 Sep. 2024 This camera has a 22-degree field of view and offers Google's Super Res Zoom up to 20x. Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 13 Aug. 2024 But despite the wonders of whizzing around the globe at 17,500 mph, experiencing a sunrise every 90 minutes and seeing entire continents in your field of view, space can get old. Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for field of view 

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First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of field of view was in 1763

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“Field of view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20of%20view. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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