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nearsightedness

/ˈnɪərsaɪtɪdˌnɛs/ noun · British & US
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What does nearsightedness mean?

noun

The state of being unable to see distant objects clearly, due to the eyeball being too long or the cornea being too steep, so that light rays focus in front of the retina.

Example

"Her nearsightedness made it difficult for her to see the scoreboard from the stands."

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