night vision

noun

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

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The Pentagon must ensure sufficient supplies of refined rare earth metals for inclusion in myriad weapons systems like jets, missiles, electric vehicles, night vision goggles and MRI scanners. Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 There’s also a night vision camera and support for reverse wireless charging. Simon Hill, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2025 With the spotlight enabled, night vision was also sharp, but colors were not as bright as those in daytime video. PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025 The helicopter was on a check flight that night when the pilot was being tested on the use of night vision goggles and flying by instruments, Homendy said. CBS News, 14 Feb. 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 9 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

night vision

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