night vision

noun

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

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Both cameras feature 1080p HDR video, full-color night vision, two-way audio, and IP65 weather resistance, with the floodlight model adding a powerful 2,500-lumen light. Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Ensure that chart-plotters, depth-finders and other marine electronics are properly dimmed for low-light viewing in order to preserve night vision. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Status LEDs on the front light up when the camera is active and when night vision is enabled. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 Dinner service in the dark goes as well as possible, with Kayley and Aesha wearing night vision goggles to serve the food. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 June 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 4 Aug. 2026.

Medical Definition

night vision

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