field of view

noun phrase

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The team identified 47 of these vortex-bearing interfaces in the telescope’s field of view and measured the spacing between adjacent curls. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 The headset combined a wide field of view with low-latency head tracking, producing an immersive experience at a fraction of the cost of earlier systems. Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Watching lectures and videos will be even more immersive too, as the screen will wrap around your field of view. George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 When that marker enters the camera’s field of view, the software detects and decodes it into a unique identity, even at extended distances. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for field of view

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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 13 Aug. 2026.

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