night vision

noun

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

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Arlo even offers a color night vision mode, which our reviewer said is excellent, although moving objects can look a bit blurry. Brad Bourque, Wired News, 11 Sep. 2025 The helicopter, using night vision goggles, arrived at the area and transported the injured man to a hospital in Denver, rescuers said. Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The president’s post was accompanied by a black and white video apparently taken with night vision equipment of a fast boat traveling with a number of occupants before suddenly exploding and bursting into flames. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025 Even with your porch lights off at night, the camera’s infrared night vision transmits a clear image. Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025 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 17 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

night vision

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