Meaning of blind spot | Babel Free

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1. The place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina, and so where the retina cannot detect light; the portion of the visual field that corresponds to this site.
2. Any portion of the visual field in which the vision is impaired (by ocular disease).
3. In driving, the part of the road that cannot be seen in the rear-view mirror or side-view mirror.
4. The part of the railway/tramway track that cannot be seen in the side mirror or the side window.
5. In a stadium or auditorium, any location affording those seated or standing there only an obstructed visual or auditory experience.
6. An inability to recognize a fact or think clearly about a certain topic, especially because of a prejudice.
   figuratively
7. A subject or area about which one is uninformed or misinformed, often because of a prejudice or lack of appreciation.
   figuratively
8. A location where radio reception and/or transmission is significantly poorer than in surrounding locations.
9. A location around an earthquake epicentre that is prone to earthquake.
10. The flaw of building that cannot be seen when collapsing because poor structure, built not according specified standards, or not earthquake-proof.

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Examples

“We all have⟳ a blind spot in our vision, but our brains usually compensate for it, such that we usually don't consciously notice⟳ it.”

“He has a few blind spots in his eyesight because of his diabetic retinopathy.”

“When he changed lanes, he sideswiped a car that was in his blind spot.”

“‘Blind Spot Information System (BSIS)’ means a system to inform⟳ the driver of a possible collision with a bicycle near side.”

“As its name⟳ suggests, BSW can detect⟳ traffic in a vehicle’s side blind spots and alert a driver to its presence. […] Taller and heavier vehicles tend⟳ to have⟳ larger side and rear blind spots, and generally pose a greater risk⟳ to those outside of them when compared to smaller vehicles.”

“When he changed tracks, he sideswiped a railway worker that was in his blind spot.”

“Our seats turned out to be in a blind spot behind a pillar blocking our view⟳ on the stage⟳.”

“He loves her so much that he has a blind spot when it comes to her faults.”

“"It's possible he has a blind spot I am unaware of, but I would be astonished if your father's attitude came from a place⟳ of bigotry. Where I can easily see⟳ it coming from is ignorance, confusion... and being your father."”

“Obviously, the second-wave feminism of the ’60s and ’70s could be pretty factional as well; there were vicious internal fights over issues like⟳ lesbianism and pornography, as well as over white feminists’ blind spots about race⟳.”

“The new study⟳ addresses the blind spot created by previous research⟳ having excluded healthy adult subjects.”

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