far´sight´ed|ness

far´sight´ed|ness
far-sight|ed or far|sight|ed «FAHR SY tihd», adjective.
1. seeing distant things more clearly than near ones; not seeing nearby objects clearly; hyperopic; hypermetropic. The condition occurs when parallel light rays entering the eye come to a focus behind, rather than on, the retina.
2. Figurative. looking ahead; planning wisely for the future; shrewd; prudent: »

The far-sighted man is saving money while his wages are high.

SYNONYM(S): sagacious.
3. able to see far.
far´-sight´ed|ly, adverb.
far´sight´ed|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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