depth perception
noun
: the ability to judge the distance of objects and the spatial relationship of objects at different distances
Examples of depth perception in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The haunt’s first big set piece is a paparazzi walk, where flashbulbs explode in your face and mess with your depth perception.
—
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
LiDAR can struggle in certain reflective environments, and cameras require good lighting and struggle with depth perception in specific scenarios.
—Jennifer Kite-Powell, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
In the male brain, the thinning was limited to only two regions, both in the occipital lobe, which affects distance and depth perception, face recognition and memory.
—Patrick Martin, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2024
In any case, her lack of depth perception wasn’t becoming the hindrance that the doctors had predicted.
—Don Riddell, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for depth perception 
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
LiDAR can struggle in certain reflective environments, and cameras require good lighting and struggle with depth perception in specific scenarios.
—Jennifer Kite-Powell, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
In the male brain, the thinning was limited to only two regions, both in the occipital lobe, which affects distance and depth perception, face recognition and memory.
—Patrick Martin, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2024
In any case, her lack of depth perception wasn’t becoming the hindrance that the doctors had predicted.
—Don Riddell, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for depth perception
Dictionary Entries Near depth perception
Cite this Entry
“Depth perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depth%20perception. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share