Telescopic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having parts that slide one within another; "a telescopic antenna"; "a telescopic drinking cup".
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Meaning 2
Visible only with a telescope; "a bright star with a telescopic companion".
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Meaning 3
Capable of discerning distant objects; "a telescopic eye"; "telescopic vision".
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Examples
- The eagle's exceptional eyesight gave it a nearly telescopic view of its surroundings from hundreds of feet in the air.
- His photographic memory allowed him to recall even the tiniest details with telescopic precision.
- Some species of birds have developed incredibly sharp, nearly telescopic vision to aid in their hunting.
- Her ability to recognize faces in a crowd seemed almost telescopic, even from a distance.
- His exceptional spotting skills, bordering on telescopic, made him an invaluable asset to the team.