field of view

noun phrase

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The Xreal Aura has one of the widest fields of view for transparent glasses yet at 70 degrees diagonal, but that’s still not huge, and transparent glasses have other tradeoffs. — Sean Hollister, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026 The 10-mm field of view also captures broader context rather than isolating a tiny fragment. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 The sensor has a 90-degree horizontal and 50-degree vertical field of view and is powered by a single CR123A battery, which is included along with adhesive mounting pads and a user guide. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 Typical wearable microscopes force scientists to choose between light weight and a wide field of view. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2026.

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