View synonyms for field of view

field of view

[ feeld uhv vyoo ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Optics. field ( def 13 ).
Digital Technology. the portion of the game environment or game world that is visible at any given time, especially in a first-person video game where a player’s view is meant to mimic that of the player character: : FOV
Rotate the game camera to keep those enemies in your field of view.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of field of view¹

First recorded in 1805–15

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Example Sentences

A telephoto lens offers higher resolution, while a wide-angle lens allows a larger field of view.

From BBC

The director said that binoculars or a telescope are unnecessary and a potential hindrance because they narrow a stargazer’s field of view.

From Los Angeles Times

Given the telescope's field of view, that is about one chance in 10.

From Science Daily

As satellites whiz past the field of view of telescopes, they leave streaks in the astronomers’ images.

From Los Angeles Times

What works in a game played on a mobile phone might not work on AR glasses, which offer a wider field of view and don’t rely so heavily on hands to play.

From Los Angeles Times

field of quotients field of vision

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