line of sight
noun phrase
1
: a line from an observer's eye to a distant point
2
: the line between two points
specifically
: the straight path between a transmitting antenna (as for radio or television signals) and a receiving antenna when unobstructed by the horizon
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Moreover, tethered drones typically fly closer to the ground, which limits the line of sight required for visual detection.
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Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
On the touchdown against the Steelers on Saturday, Bateman wasn’t yet in Jackson’s direct line of sight when the quarterback released a precise throw into a crowded end zone.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The other method is to place additional feeders out of the line of sight of the first feeder, such as in a side yard or on the other side of the house.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Businesses are demanding solutions with a clear line of sight to operational improvements and financial returns.
—Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
On the touchdown against the Steelers on Saturday, Bateman wasn’t yet in Jackson’s direct line of sight when the quarterback released a precise throw into a crowded end zone.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The other method is to place additional feeders out of the line of sight of the first feeder, such as in a side yard or on the other side of the house.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Businesses are demanding solutions with a clear line of sight to operational improvements and financial returns.
—Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Line of sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20sight. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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