night vision

noun

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

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The light beam wipes out their night vision and buys me the seconds needed to move away. Karen Leblanc, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 Dave Black said searchers used night vision and other equipment to find people who needed rescuing during the deluge. Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Dave Black said officials used night vision and other equipment to find people who needed to be evacuated over the weekend. Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 As night falls, Koko busts out a military ballistic helmet with a night vision scope attached — crucial for picking up Flock cameras’ infrared flash. Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 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 14 Sep. 2026.

Medical Definition

night vision

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