blind spot
noun
1
a
: the small circular area at the back of the retina where the optic nerve enters the eyeball and which is devoid of rods and cones and is not sensitive to light
called also optic disc
see eye illustration
b
: a portion of a field that cannot be seen or inspected with available equipment
2
: an area in which one fails to exercise judgment or discrimination
Examples of blind spot in a Sentence
When driving on the highway, you need to make sure no one is in your blind spot before changing lanes.
She has a blind spot concerning her son's behavior.
Recent Examples on the Web
The robbery happened in a blind spot in the parking lot, out of camera view.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Safety starts with blind spot monitors, lane departure warning and lane keeping assist.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
The incident, however, occurred in a blind spot of the convenience store’s outdoor cameras, the district attorney’s office’s report said.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025
There’s also a new rear-facing radar system for blind spot warnings using LEDs on the mirrors, and a collision warning system that will automatically blink rear warning lights to drivers who get too close.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Safety starts with blind spot monitors, lane departure warning and lane keeping assist.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
The incident, however, occurred in a blind spot of the convenience store’s outdoor cameras, the district attorney’s office’s report said.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025
There’s also a new rear-facing radar system for blind spot warnings using LEDs on the mirrors, and a collision warning system that will automatically blink rear warning lights to drivers who get too close.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Blind spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blind%20spot. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.
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