depth perception
noun
: the ability to judge the distance of objects and the spatial relationship of objects at different distances
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Ensure your depth perception is correct — bifocals can often make this difficult. 
Fox News, 20 July 2022 In comparison to humans, dogs' peripheral vision is better, but their depth perception has a smaller range. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2022 These can be used for object recognition and depth perception, although this requires computation. James Morris, Forbes, 11 June 2022 Driving with lights that operate in this range (or slightly warmer) will maximize vision, contrast, and depth perception, all while reducing eye fatigue. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2020 The stylish aviators are equipped with Vision Drive Polarized XTR lenses that can help sharpen your depth perception while driving, eliminate glare and minimize color distortion. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2022 Many patients with traumatic brain injuries struggle with blurred or double vision, or lack depth perception, because brain injuries can disrupt neural pathways that control eye movements. New York Times, 1 Mar. 2022 Duchamp never did figure out how to bring such 3-D illusions to the masses, but his investigations into depth perception and movement helped define the aesthetic imagination for decades. New York Times, 23 Mar. 2022 Manuel still has weakness in his left leg and arm, and struggles at times with depth perception. Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2022 See More
Fox News, 20 July 2022 In comparison to humans, dogs' peripheral vision is better, but their depth perception has a smaller range. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2022 These can be used for object recognition and depth perception, although this requires computation. James Morris, Forbes, 11 June 2022 Driving with lights that operate in this range (or slightly warmer) will maximize vision, contrast, and depth perception, all while reducing eye fatigue. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2020 The stylish aviators are equipped with Vision Drive Polarized XTR lenses that can help sharpen your depth perception while driving, eliminate glare and minimize color distortion. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2022 Many patients with traumatic brain injuries struggle with blurred or double vision, or lack depth perception, because brain injuries can disrupt neural pathways that control eye movements. New York Times, 1 Mar. 2022 Duchamp never did figure out how to bring such 3-D illusions to the masses, but his investigations into depth perception and movement helped define the aesthetic imagination for decades. New York Times, 23 Mar. 2022 Manuel still has weakness in his left leg and arm, and struggles at times with depth perception. Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1911, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
depth perception
noun
: the ability to judge the distance of objects and the spatial relationship of objects at different distances