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side vision

[/saɪd ˈvɪʒən/]
noun
visão periférica
1. The ability to see objects or movement outside the direct line of sight, in the peripheral areas of the visual field
The driver used side vision to detect the car approaching from the right lane.
O motorista usou a visão periférica para detectar o carro se aproximando da faixa direita.
2. Peripheral vision; the outer edges of the visual field as opposed to central vision
Athletes develop better side vision through specific training exercises.
Os atletas desenvolvem melhor visão periférica através de exercícios de treinamento específicos.
Synonyms
peripheral visionside sightlateral vision
Antonyms
central visiondirect vision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visão periférica
Most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
visão periférica
Standard usage in Portugal
General Brazilian
visão lateral
Alternative but less common term in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep something in your side vision
catch something in your side vision
out of the corner of your eye
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