field of view

noun phrase

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As magnification increases, your field of view typically decreases. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024 These types of applications allow workers to follow step-by-step instructions directly in their field of view, eliminating the need for flipping through bulky manuals or relying on supervisors for routine tasks. Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 On the technical side, the game finally offers a field of view slider to allow for adjustments. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 The Floodlight’s camera captures video at up 2K (2,560 by 1,440 pixels) and has a 160-degree field of view. PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for field of view

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First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of field of view was in 1763

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“Field of view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20of%20view. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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