night vision

noun

: ability to see in the dark
an animal with excellent night vision

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Try and let your eyes adapt to the dark for at least 30 minutes; this will help your night vision develop. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Just below the scanner is a 2K HDR camera with a 180-degree field of view, a microphone, a light sensor, four infrared LEDs for black-and-white night vision, and a pair of motion sensors. John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026 To account for this, the LitterLens includes infrared night vision, enabling continuous monitoring without the need for visible light that could disturb natural behavior. New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026 Through field glasses, light-gathering agencies that aid night vision, the wardens watched its occupants launch a boat and circle the lake slowly. Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for night vision

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“Night vision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20vision. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

night vision

noun
: ability to see in dim light (as provided by moon and stars)
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