farsightedness

/ˈfɑrˌsaɪtɪdnəs/
noun
  1. The condition of being able to see distant objects clearly but having difficulty focusing on close objects; hyperopia.
    • The eye exam confirmed that her farsightedness was mild.
    • Farsightedness is common in older adults and can be corrected with glasses.
    • Many children are born with slight farsightedness that they outgrow.
  2. The quality of being wise and planning carefully for the future; foresight.
    • The company's farsightedness in developing green technology paid off handsomely.
    • Thanks to the leader's farsightedness, the country avoided a severe energy shortage.
    • Environmental farsightedness is essential for protecting the planet for future generations.
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