visual field
noun
: the entire expanse of space visible at a given instant without moving the eyes
called also field of vision
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In the condensed visual field of a laptop window, eyewear can be a subtle cue to significantly impact professional reputation.
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Devika Das, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
This is a test that measures your visual field and how well your peripheral vision is working.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Your body’s balance center is governed by three peripheral sensory systems: the visual field, the vestibular system, and the proprioceptive (sensory nerves) system, according to The University of Kansas Health system.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
The regions affected in boys’ brains are involved in processing objects in the visual field as well as faces.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024
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Devika Das, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
This is a test that measures your visual field and how well your peripheral vision is working.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Your body’s balance center is governed by three peripheral sensory systems: the visual field, the vestibular system, and the proprioceptive (sensory nerves) system, according to The University of Kansas Health system.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
The regions affected in boys’ brains are involved in processing objects in the visual field as well as faces.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Visual field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visual%20field. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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