field of view

noun phrase

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Roman will pair a large field of view with crisp infrared vision to survey deep, vast swaths of sky. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026 The former delivers Macro Vision for up-close photography alongside a wide 122-inch field of view, while Motorola promises sharper, higher-contrast pictures from the front-facing camera. Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026 The sensors require unobstructed fields of view, which can conflict with crew hatches, external stowage, and antenna mounts already present on legacy vehicles. Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026 Best Buy Our second-favorite video doorbell has crisp video, a wide field of view, solid battery life, and smart home support. Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 25 May 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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