sharp-sightedness

uncountable

A noun referring to keenness of vision or the ability to perceive fine details, as well as lively attentiveness or acute mental perception.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее остроту зрения или способность воспринимать мелкие детали, а также живую внимательность или острое умственное восприятие.

1. Acute vision B2 formal

   The ability to see fine details clearly; keenness of eyesight.

   • The eagle's sharp-sightedness allows it to spot prey from great distances.
   • Her sharp-sightedness helped her notice the tiny crack in the vase.
   • Regular eye exams can help maintain sharp-sightedness as you age.

   🇷🇺Острота зрения

   Synonyms: visual acuity

2. Keen perception C1 formal

   The quality of being mentally alert and observant; lively attentiveness.

   • His sharp-sightedness in negotiations allowed him to spot hidden advantages.
   • The detective's sharp-sightedness uncovered clues others had missed.
   • Sharp-sightedness is a valuable trait for any journalist.

   🇷🇺Острая наблюдательность

   Synonyms: acutenessalertnessastutenessawarenessdiscernmentinsightobservationpenetrationperceptivenessperspicacitywatchfulness

• sharp-sightednesses plural form
• sharp-sightednesses' possessive plural form
• sharp-sightedness's possessive singular form