FOV

What Does FOV Mean?

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.

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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See Also

CCTV (closed circuit television) DOF (depth of field) KIV (keep in view) POV (point of view)