sighted

adjective

sight·​ed ˈsī-təd How to pronounce sighted (audio)
: having sight
clear-sighted
a sighted person

Examples of sighted in a Sentence

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It should be noted that partially sighted users who are able to work their phone's touchscreen can get by using just the Seekr app and the phone's camera. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024 Someone with low vision might want to know what an object is or where it is located, whereas a fully sighted person might want to know the cost of an item, the material it is made of, or its name. Michelle Greenwald, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Though smaller firms often have less budgeting flexibility for emerging technologies like AI, the approach may be short sighted, as the most bullish AI proponents say the true benefits will come from experimentation that goes beyond employee productivity gains. John Kell, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024 Possible Feline Species in the Area While the exact species of the sighted cat has not been identified, several types of large cats are known to inhabit or have historical ranges in Texas, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife. Tom Howarth follow, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sighted 

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sighted was in 1552

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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sighted. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

sighted

adjective
sight·​ed ˈsīt-əd How to pronounce sighted (audio)
: having sight
clear-sighted

Medical Definition

sighted

adjective
sight·​ed ˈsīt-əd How to pronounce sighted (audio)
: having sight : not blind
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