depth perception

noun

The ability to perceive distance to objects in the world using the visual system and visual perception.

Meanings

noundepth perception (countable and uncountable, plural depth perceptions)

plural depth perceptions

  1. countableuncountableThe ability to perceive distance to objects in the world using the visual system and visual perception.
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