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night vision

night vi·sion
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nahyt vizh-uh n]
    • /naɪt ˈvɪʒ ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nahyt vizh-uh n]
    • /naɪt ˈvɪʒ ən/

Definitions of night vision words

  • noun night vision ability to see at night or in a dim light. 1
  • noun night vision ability to see in the dark 1
  • uncountable noun night vision Night vision equipment enables people, for example soldiers or pilots, to see better at night. 0
  • noun night vision the ability to see in darkness, either by natural or biological, or by technological means 0
  • adjective night vision of or relating to the ability to see in darkness, either by natural, biological, or technological means 0

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Parts of speech for Night vision

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night vision popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for night vision

noun night vision

  • dark adaptation — the adaptation of the eye to vision in the dark by dilation of the pupil, increased sensitivity of the retina, etc.

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