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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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
Likely to become a modern classic, this binocular bag is part of Cambridge Satchel’s Wicked collection and is also available in an adorable mini version.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The Point Vicente whale-counting group uses binoculars that are 7x50 in magnification and diameter.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
And there might be options to choose from—glasses without a display at all but with access to Gemini, glasses with a monocular display on one lens, or glasses with a binocular display that shows up front and center for the best experience, each presumably increasing in price.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
Likely to become a modern classic, this binocular bag is part of Cambridge Satchel’s Wicked collection and is also available in an adorable mini version.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
Naked eyes are fine, though a pair of binoculars will give you a spectacular close-up.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The Point Vicente whale-counting group uses binoculars that are 7x50 in magnification and diameter.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Binocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/binocular. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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