night vision

noun

: ability to see in the dark
an animal with excellent night vision

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See in total darkness What sets these binoculars apart is their infrared night vision. New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2025 The front also features a spotlight, two microphones, and two infrared LEDs for black-and-white night vision. PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025 Dominican officials initially discussed having Henry, 74, fly to Santo Domingo before taking a helicopter across the border, a plan that had been briefed to U.S. and United Nations officials, perhaps using a rotorcraft with night vision for the mission. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025 The helicopter was on a check flight at the time, testing the pilot's ability to use night vision goggles and fly by instruments. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for night vision

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“Night vision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20vision. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

night vision

noun
: ability to see in dim light (as provided by moon and stars)
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