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Definition of sighted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
visionhaving the ability to see
- The sighted students read the printed text easily..
2.
equipmentTECH. equipped with sights or a scopeTECH.
- The sighted rifle was more accurate at long distances..
Expressions with sighted
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having the ability to plan for the future
His long-sighted approach saved the company from crisis.
having weak or impaired vision
The dim-sighted man struggled to read the sign.
quickly understands situations and makes wise decisions
She is clear-sighted and always gives great advice.
having very sharp vision
The keen-sighted eagle spotted its prey from afar.
overly focused on one aspect or detail
His narrow-sighted analysis missed key factors.
having keen vision
The sharp-sighted eagle spotted its prey from high above..
having limited vision despite corrective aids
She attends a school for partially sighted students.
having very keen vision
The quick-sighted hawk spotted its prey from afar.
having the ability to see future events or beyond normal sensory contact
She was known to be second-sighted, predicting many major events accurately..
Origin of sighted
Old English, gesihþ (sight) + -ed (having)
Terms with sighted included in their meaning
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short-sighted deal
deal focusing on present gain ignoring future consequences
vision
having piercing eyes sharp-sighted
reading
printed text using ink, not braille, for sighted readers
perspective
in a narrow-minded or short-sighted manner
Examples of sighted in a sentence
Sighted individuals often take their vision for granted. The sighted bow improved his archery skills. A sighted telescope was essential for the astronomers.
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- French:voyant, équipé d'une lunette, ...
- German:sehend, mit Visier, ...
- Italian:vedente, con mirino, ...
- Spanish:con vista, con visor, ...
- Portuguese:vidente, com mira, ...
- Chinese:能看见的, 装有瞄准器的, ...
- Japanese:視力のある, 照準器付き, ...
- Arabic:مُبْصِر, مُزَوَّد بِمِنْظار, ...
- Hebrew:רוֹאֶה, מְצוּיָּד, ...
- Russian:зрячий, оснащённый прицелом, ...
- Ukrainian:зрячий, оснащений прицілом, ...
- Hindi:दृष्टिसंपन्न, दृष्टि युक्त, ...
Definition of sight - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
visionthe ability to see with the eyes
- Her sight was restored after the surgery.
2.
tourist attractionplace of interest to visit
- The Eiffel Tower is a famous sight in Paris.
3.
aiming toolTECH. device for aiming a weaponTECH.
- He adjusted the sight on his rifle.
Verb
1.
briefly seesee or notice something suddenly
- I sighted a rare bird in the park.
2.
adjusting deviceTECH. align a device's aiming parts for accurate targetingTECH.
- She sighted the telescope for a clearer view.
Images of sight
device for aiming a weapon
Expressions with sight
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immediately upon noticing or becoming aware of something
The error was corrected on sight by the editor.
immediately upon seeing something
The document was approved at sight.
purchased or agreed without seeing first
She bought the car sight unseen.
someone or something in a bad condition
After the storm, the garden was a sorry sight.
not visible or perceivable to someone
The car was out of his sight behind the hill.
immediately upon seeing something or someone
She fell in love at first sight.
maintain in one's field of view
Keep sight of the car in front.
recognize someone or something by appearance
I know him by sight but not by name..
not visible or accessible to view
The treasure was out of sight beneath the waves.
something that looks very impressive or unusual
The fireworks display was quite a sight.
look attractive or pleasant to see
After the storm, the park was not a pretty sight.
hate someone or something very strongly and intensely
I can't stand the sight of spiders in my house!
situation that seems endless
The project delays have no end in sight.
situation or thing that is unpleasant or upsetting to see
That broken window is not a pretty sight.
shoot immediately upon seeing a target
The soldiers were ordered to shoot on sight.
something very nice to see
The beautiful sunset was a sight for sore eyes.
notice something briefly or unexpectedly by looking
I caught a sight of the bird flying past the window.
visible or within one's field of vision
The mountain was in her sight.
metaphorically undesirable or disappointing
After the merger, morale collapsed, and it wasn't a pretty sight.
fail to consider or remember something important
He lost sight of his goals during his senior year..
something visually impressive, beautiful, or extraordinary
The fireworks display was a sight to behold.
become visible after being distant
The ship heaved into sight on the horizon.
definitely not true or correct
He is not by a long sight the best player.
ability to see future events or beyond normal sensory contact
She claimed her second sight allowed her to see the upcoming disaster.
Origin of sight
Old English, sihþ (sight, vision)
Examples of sight in a sentence
Sight is one of the five senses. The Colosseum is a must-see sight in Rome. The Grand Canyon is a breathtaking sight. The sight on the bow needed adjustment. He peered through the sight to aim accurately. As we drove by, I sighted a deer in the meadow.
She sighted the ship on the horizon just before sunset. He sighted the rifle before the competition. The engineer sighted the laser for precision.
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- French:vue, apercevoir, ...
- German:Sehvermögen, sehen, ...
- Italian:vista, avvistare, ...
- Spanish:vista, avistar, ...
- Portuguese:visão, avistar, ...
- Chinese:视力, 看到, ...
- Japanese:視力, 見かける, ...
- Arabic:بَصَر, لَمَحَ, ...
- Hebrew:רְאִיָּה, לְהַבְחִין, ...
- Russian:зрение, заметить, ...
- Ukrainian:зір, помічати, ...
- Hindi:दृष्टि, देखना, ...
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