field of view

noun phrase

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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 Video of the event shows the tank seen from close range by an FPV (distinguished by rotor blades in the field of view at :02- :05 seconds). David Hambling, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Current estimates suggest Roman's wide field of view will locate thousands of early supernovas for the sensitive infrared eye of the JWST to hone in on and investigate. Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Jan. 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 19 Feb. 2025.

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