parallax

/ˈpɛrəlæks/
noun
  1. The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different viewpoints.
    • Photographers use parallax to create 3D-like images.
    • The parallax effect makes nearby stars seem to move against distant ones.
    • The hunter adjusted for parallax to aim accurately at the target.
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