FOV
What Does FOV Mean in a Text?
FOV means "Field of View" or "Field of Vision."The abbreviation FOV is generally defined as "Field Of View" or "Field Of Vision." It is the observable area a person can see through his or her eyes or via an optical device, such as binoculars or a telescope.
In gaming, FOV is a measure of how much of the game world is visible to a player on the screen. A greater FOV allows for more peripheral vision, but usually has a detrimental effect on definition and can cause distortion if set too wide. For example:
- Ali: What's the best FOV for this level?
- Ray: Stick with the default.
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When I write FOV, I mean this:
"Field of View"
Summary of Key Points for First Definition
"Field of View" is a common definition for FOV in gaming related communications on apps such as Discord, TeamSpeak and Telegram, as well as on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.| FOV | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Field of View |
| Type: | Acronym |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for Second Definition
"Field of Vision" another common definition for FOV.| FOV | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Field of Vision |
| Type: | Acronym |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Example of FOV Used in a Text
FOV
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CCTV (closed circuit television) DOF (depth of field) KIV (keep in view) POV (point of view)Quiz
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