field of view

noun phrase

: field sense 5

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Motion detection and customizable recording capture full HD video at 25 frames per second over a 135-degree field of view. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 The camera cannot be tilted or repositioned, although the creators say that the wide field of view compensates for that factor. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 July 2026 Roman will pair a large field of view with crisp infrared vision to survey deep, vast swaths of sky. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026 Samsung 49-inch Ultrawide Monitor Deal The Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers panoramic productivity with a massive 49-inch 1,000R curved display, matching your natural field of view. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 July 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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field of view

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