bin·oc·u·lar
bə-ˈnä-kyə-lər 
bī-
bī-
1
: a binocular optical instrument
2
: a handheld optical instrument composed of two telescopes and a focusing device and usually having prisms to increase magnifying ability
—usually used in plural
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Roof Prism: This refers to a type of binocular design, the alternative being Porro prism (see below).
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2024
Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Nor did researchers need tape measures, binoculars, or compasses to find their way through the thick foliage.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The Palate Of Two Generations Fiona struggled to continue her prior work as a commercial photographer after being diagnosed with Fourth Nerve Cranial Palsy, losing her binocular vision.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Roof Prism: This refers to a type of binocular design, the alternative being Porro prism (see below).
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2024
Noun
Spotting such a distant object without knowing where to look is exceedingly hard, and akin to searching for a target with a sniper rifle instead of binoculars, according to Batygin.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Nor did researchers need tape measures, binoculars, or compasses to find their way through the thick foliage.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Binocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/binocular. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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binocular
1 of 2 adjective
bin·oc·u·lar
bī-ˈnäk-yə-lər
bə-
: of, relating to, using, or adapted to the use of both eyes
binocular vision
binocular
2 of 2 noun
bin·oc·u·lar
bə-ˈnäk-yə-lər
bī-
1
: a binocular optical instrument
2
: a handheld instrument for seeing at a distance that consists of two telescopes, a focusing device, and usually prisms
—usually used in plural
a pair of binoculars
Medical Definition
binocular
1 of 2 adjective
bin·oc·u·lar
bī-ˈnäk-yə-lər, bə-
: of, relating to, using, or adapted to the use of both eyes
binocular vision
a binocular microscope
binocular
2 of 2 noun
bin·oc·u·lar
bə-ˈnäk-yə-lər, bī-
: a binocular optical instrument
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