visual field

noun

: the entire expanse of space visible at a given instant without moving the eyes

called also field of vision

Examples of visual field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Your body’s balance center is governed by three peripheral sensory systems: the visual field, the vestibular system, and the proprioceptive (sensory nerves) system, according to The University of Kansas Health system. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024 The regions affected in boys’ brains are involved in processing objects in the visual field as well as faces. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024 But a dog’s visual field is limited to what the dog sees sitting on the car seat. Marlene Cimons, Washington Post, 29 June 2024 For some, the word stream appeared at the bottom of their visual field like film subtitles. Emily Makowski, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for visual field 

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Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of visual field was in 1830

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“Visual field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visual%20field. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

visual field

noun
: the entire space visible at a given instant without moving the eyes

called also field of vision

Medical Definition

visual field

noun
: the entire expanse of space visible at a given instant without moving the eyes

called also field of vision

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