night vision

noun

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

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Video quality was crisp and high-resolution, even in night vision mode, and the audio was clear, although there was a slight delay during two-way conversations. Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025 Around midnight, the galaxy’s core begins to rise in the south, its billions of stars visible to anyone with clear dark skies (ideally Bortle class 1–3) and the patience to allow their eyes to adapt to the dark (night vision takes at least 20–30 minutes). Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 The night vision features use infrared imaging to add extra security to your home. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025 The camera is waterproof and features night vision suitable for outdoor recordings in the evening. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 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 7 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

night vision

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