Meaning & Definition of word "Sight"

noun:

• 1. The faculty or power of seeing; the ability to perceive visual stimuli.
  • Example: Her sight is so poor that she needs glasses to read.
• 2. Something that is seen; a view, especially of something notable.
  • Example: The Grand Canyon is a breathtaking sight that attracts millions of visitors.
• 3. A device for aiding vision, such as a telescope or a gun sight.
  • Example: He adjusted the sight on his rifle to improve his accuracy.
• 4. The range or extent of vision; the area that is visible.
  • Example: The mountain appeared in sight as we rounded the bend.
• 5. An event or scene regarded as impressive or worth seeing.
  • Example: The parade was a colorful sight that delighted all the spectators.

verb:

• 1. To see or perceive.
  • Example: I sighted a deer while hiking in the woods.
• 2. To locate or aim at a target with a sighting device.
  • Example: The marksman sighted down the barrel before taking a shot.