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visual field
noun
: the entire expanse of space visible at a given instant without moving the eyes
called also field of vision
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The visual field of each print is almost entirely taken up by spread legs, muscled bellies, erect or semi-erect penises, yielding buttocks, and hands in motion.
—Richard Meyer, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
This gives them a wider visual field of view, which is useful in the wild for spotting and avoiding predators.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
Objects or figures that should feel at a comfortable distance instead will invade one’s visual field, ultimately resulting in a claustrophobic sense of spatial intrusion.
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—Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In the condensed visual field of a laptop window, eyewear can be a subtle cue to significantly impact professional reputation.
—Devika Das, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1830, in the meaning defined above
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“Visual field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visual%20field. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
visual field
noun
: the entire space visible at a given instant without moving the eyes
called also field of vision
Medical Definition
visual field
noun
: the entire expanse of space visible at a given instant without moving the eyes
called also field of vision
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