line of sight
noun phrase
1
: a line from an observer's eye to a distant point
2
: the line between two points
specifically
: the straight path between a transmitting antenna (as for radio or television signals) and a receiving antenna when unobstructed by the horizon
Examples of line of sight in a Sentence
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Engineers ran with the discovery, developing technology that NASA could use to send back clear pictures from space, giving us glimpses of universes far beyond our line of sight.
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2024
District security reconfigured supervision protocols at recess to improve line of sight, and students will be kept closer to school and away from the edge of the property, officials said.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 4 May 2024
An instrument on Aura, the microwave limb sounder, gives us our best line of sight into this seething chemical drama, said Ross J. Salawitch, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Maryland.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 3 May 2024
There was only one issue with his plan: one of Augusta National’s towering signposts was blocking his line of sight to the green.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
Orisa Terra Surge now correctly pulls in and damages enemies that are on uneven slopes/collision, as long as Orisa has a direct line of sight, they will get pulled/damaged.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
Optimizing Shelf Space and Visibility in Cannabis Retail To capitalize effectively on the potential of smoking accessories, retailers must optimize shelf space and the line of sight within their establishments.
—Harrison Bard, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
From the atrium, its two-story scale is on full display where the upper levels, plus formal living and dining rooms, are in the line of sight.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Luggage fees would help offset the costs of radio frequency tracking devices, known as RFID technology, which reads information contained in wireless devices without making physical contact or requiring a line of sight, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2024
District security reconfigured supervision protocols at recess to improve line of sight, and students will be kept closer to school and away from the edge of the property, officials said.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 4 May 2024
An instrument on Aura, the microwave limb sounder, gives us our best line of sight into this seething chemical drama, said Ross J. Salawitch, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Maryland.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 3 May 2024
There was only one issue with his plan: one of Augusta National’s towering signposts was blocking his line of sight to the green.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
Orisa Terra Surge now correctly pulls in and damages enemies that are on uneven slopes/collision, as long as Orisa has a direct line of sight, they will get pulled/damaged.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
Optimizing Shelf Space and Visibility in Cannabis Retail To capitalize effectively on the potential of smoking accessories, retailers must optimize shelf space and the line of sight within their establishments.
—Harrison Bard, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
From the atrium, its two-story scale is on full display where the upper levels, plus formal living and dining rooms, are in the line of sight.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Luggage fees would help offset the costs of radio frequency tracking devices, known as RFID technology, which reads information contained in wireless devices without making physical contact or requiring a line of sight, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Line of sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20sight. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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