mon·oc·u·lar
mä-ˈnä-kyə-lər 
mə-
1
: of, involving, or affecting a single eye
2
: suitable for use with only one eye
monocularly
adverb
: a monocular device
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 20 May 2026
For one thing, the AN/PVS-14 was a monocular system using a single image tube.
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Adjective
The binocular version can produce stereoscopic 3D images that appear to have depth, but the monocular version is lighter, weighing just 1.73 ounces (49 grams).
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 20 May 2026
For one thing, the AN/PVS-14 was a monocular system using a single image tube.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Noun
The best binoculars, monoculars and telescopes for eclipse night will also be superb for planetary observing, deep-sky exploration, wildlife watching and travel.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Full goggles: Night vision goggles mix some of the pros and cons of monoculars and binoculars.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
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“Monocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monocular. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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monocular
adjective
mon·oc·u·lar
mä-ˈnäk-yə-lər, mə-
1
: of, involving, or affecting a single eye
monocular vision
2
: suitable for use with only one eye
a monocular microscope
monocularly
adverb
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