stereoscopy

/ˌstɛriˈɑskəpi/
noun
  1. A technique for creating or displaying images that appear three-dimensional by presenting two slightly different views to each eye.
    • Stereoscopy was popular in the 19th century with special viewers for double photographs.
    • The museum exhibit explained how stereoscopy tricks the brain into seeing depth.
    • Modern virtual reality headsets use stereoscopy to make scenes look deep and realistic.
  2. The scientific study or practice of three-dimensional imaging and perception.
    • Her research in stereoscopy helped improve 3D movie technology.
    • Advances in stereoscopy have made medical imaging more accurate.
    • The textbook covers the basics of stereoscopy and binocular vision.
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