night vision

noun

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

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It can be equipped with night vision, radar, and sensors that detect signal jamming. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Other compatible equipment includes night vision, RFID systems and custom payloads. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Both cameras feature 1080p HDR video, full-color night vision, two-way audio, and IP65 weather resistance, with the floodlight model adding a powerful 2,500-lumen light. — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Ensure that chart-plotters, depth-finders and other marine electronics are properly dimmed for low-light viewing in order to preserve night vision. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for night vision

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night vision

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