monocular

mon·oc·u·lar | \ mä-ˈnä-kyə-lər

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Definition of monocular

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : of, involving, or affecting a single eye

2 : suitable for use with only one eye

monocular

Definition of monocular (Entry 2 of 2)

: a monocular device

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Examples of monocular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Agents use a monocular scope to make note of faraway clues and read micro text with a magnifying glass. — Allison Bagley, Houston Chronicle, "Calling All Secret Agents to the Children’s Museum of Houston," 6 June 2018 The 2018 Acura TLX also includes AcuraWatch, a system that uses millimeter wave radar and monocular camera sensing technology to detect other vehicles as well as lane markings to help you out on the road. — Terry Troy, cleveland.com, "New Acura TLX includes NSX design cues," 20 May 2017

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“Monocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monocular. Accessed 13 Jul. 2020.

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