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, 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 With a field of view at least 100 times larger than the iconic Hubble Space Telescope, Roman will be able to capture immense views across the universe. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 July 2026 Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Scheduled to launch in 2026, the Roman Space Telescope will survey the universe with a field of view roughly 100 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 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 14 Jul. 2026.

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