as in optic
of, relating to, or used in vision an optical illusion that fools most people

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Recent Examples of optical The new Spectacles offer a 46 degree field of view at a resolution of 37 pixels per degree, providing impressively sharp visuals via optical waveguides and liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) micro-projectors. Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Applied Energetics continues to focus on developing its laser and optical systems for defense and commercial applications, highlighting its recent agreements and expansions in laboratory space. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 Waymo’s method also highlights its dedication to safety and precision, marking a significant advantage over Tesla’s FSD, which relies solely on optical cameras. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 Sensory suite: Equipped with a 360-degree lidar, six depth cameras and two optical cameras, ANYmal has an excellent awareness of its surroundings. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for optical 

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“Optical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optical. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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