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- [op-tom-i-tree]
- /ɒpˈtɒm ɪ tri/
- /apˈtɑː.mə.tri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-tom-i-tree]
- /ɒpˈtɒm ɪ tri/
Definitions of optometry word
- noun optometry the practice or profession of examining the eyes, by means of suitable instruments or appliances, for defects in vision and eye disorders in order to prescribe corrective lenses or other appropriate treatment. 1
- noun optometry The practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses. 1
- noun optometry testing eyesight 1
- noun optometry the science or practice of testing visual acuity and prescribing corrective lenses 0
- noun optometry measurement of the range and power of vision 0
- noun optometry the profession of examining the eyes and measuring errors in refraction and of prescribing glasses to correct these defects 0
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Origin of optometry
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; opto- + -metry
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Optometry
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optometry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
optometry usage trend in Literature
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