field of view

noun phrase

: field sense 5

Word History

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

field of vision

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“Field of view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20of%20view. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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Kids Definition

field of view

: field entry 1 sense 6

Medical Definition

field of view

noun

-ˈvyü

: field sense 4a

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