night vision

noun

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

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In a media briefing on Friday, Feb. 14, National Transportation Safety Board Chairperson Jennifer Homendy said that the Black Hawk helicopter crew, who were on a training flight, were likely wearing night vision goggles. Adam Carlson, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025 Homendy said the flight was a combined annual check ride and night vision goggle check ride. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 The Black Hawk was conducting an annual training flight and night vision goggle check ride for one of the pilots at the time of the crash, Homendy said. Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025 Use a red-light flashlight or headlamp—or cover your white light in red cellophane—to preserve your night vision in the field. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

night vision

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