Peripheral Vision (Noun)
Meaning
Vision at the edges of the visual field using only the periphery of the retina.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She relied on her peripheral vision to detect the pedestrian stepping off the curb as she drove by.
- The basketball player's peripheral vision allowed him to track the movement of his teammates and opponents on the court.
- As she walked down the hallway, she caught a glimpse of her friend out of the corner of her eye, thanks to her peripheral vision.
- The driver's peripheral vision alerted him to the car cutting into his lane, giving him just enough time to react.
- The pilot's peripheral vision helped her stay aware of the other planes in the vicinity, even when they were not directly in her line of sight.