field of view

noun phrase

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The 7x50 configuration offers a wide, bright field of view that’s forgiving for handheld use, while 10x50 binoculars provide slightly more magnification with the same 50mm objective lens for solid light gathering. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026 The 7x50 offers a wide, bright field of view that’s forgiving for handheld use, while 10x50 provides slightly more magnification with the same 50mm objective lens for solid light gathering. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026 With a 1-inch-type imaging sensor, a wide 115-degree field of view, and up to 15x hybrid zoom, the emphasis is less on flash, and more on clarity, balance, and making large rooms feel readable for a remote participant. New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026 One is their limited field of view and hearing. Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026 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 2 Mar. 2026.

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