night vision

noun — 2 senses

night vision

noun

› Vision that works, to one degree or another…

1

Such vision provided naturally by the biological systems of an eye.

  • The field workers doing the nighttime field work had a rule that artificial lights were to be kept doused or shaded so as not to blind their night vision after their eyes had spent many minutes adjusting to the dark.
2

Such vision provided by technology or (in fiction) by superpowers.

  • night vision goggles
  • night vision devices
2 more examples
  • night vision equipment
  • The special forces operating in the area were relying heavily on night vision and smart weapon systems.
Related terms
infrared, scotopic

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