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far-sighted
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far·sight·ed or far-sight·ed  (färstd)
adj.
1. Able to see distant objects better than objects at close range; hyperopic.
2. Capable of seeing to a great distance.
3. Planning prudently for the future; foresighted: large goals that required farsighted policies.
farsighted·ly adv.
far-sighted
Adjective
1. able to look forward and plan ahead
2. US long-sighted
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far-sighted
adjective prudent, acute, wise, cautious, sage, shrewd, discerning, canny, provident, judicious, prescient, far-seeing, politic
Translations
far-sighted [fɑːˈsaɪtɪd] adj → previsor(a)
far-sighted [ˈfɑːˈsaɪtɪd] adj → presbyte (fig); prévoyant(e) → qui voit loin
far-sighted [ˈfɑːˈsaɪtɪd] adj → weitsichtig (fig); weitblickend
far-sighted [ˈfɑːˈsaɪtɪd] adj → presbite;
(fig) → lungimirante
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