night vision

noun

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

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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 These Mini Digital Night Vision Binoculars offer 1080p HD recording and infrared night vision in a compact, portable design. New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025 The Black Hawk crew was likely wearing night vision goggles throughout the flight, Homendy said. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

night vision

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