optical

adjective

ˈäp-ti-kəl How to pronounce optical (audio)
Definition of opticalnext
as in optic
of, relating to, or used in vision an optical illusion that fools most people

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Recent Examples of optical Optical services include retinal imaging, eye-pressure testing and personalized lens consultations, supported by licensed remote optometrists and Mykita’s in-house optical team. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 Its pharmacies, optical centers and hearing-aid counters already serve millions of members, and the company provides pharmacy and hearing services to members of SCAN Health Plan, a nonprofit Medicare Advantage insurer. — Jeffrey I. Cole, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 The only major hyperscaler currently using purely optical circuit switching in an AI data center today is Google, which built a system that uses tiny mirrors, known as MEMS, to direct the light signal. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026 To eliminate the barrier for noise pollution, for optical pollution, for the fumigation. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for optical
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  1. optic
  2. visual
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  • One example is optic neuritis, which is inflammation of the optic nerve that can interrupt electrical signals carrying visual information from the eye to the brain.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Approximately four months after starting the medication, Engel was diagnosed with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
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  • First-person human videos provide examples of how people interact with objects and perform everyday activities, while robot trajectories connect visual observations with physical actions and their outcomes.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Those differences are embodied in the mixed visual approaches Saito takes, switching between vivid color and monochrome, and between chaotic handheld work and steadier camerawork.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
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“Optical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optical. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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