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hawkeye

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈhɔˌkaɪ// hawk·eye

n. a person who has very sharp vision and notices every small detail. You use this to describe someone who is excellent at spotting things that others miss.

n. a person characterized by exceptionally keen sight or a high degree of attentiveness to detail. Often used metaphorically to describe someone who monitors a situation with extreme vigilance.


SIMPLE

The editor has a hawkeye for spotting tiny spelling mistakes.

CONTEXTUAL

With her hawkeye for detail, the lead investigator noticed the slight discrepancy in the witness's original statement.

COMPLEX

The veteran scout watched the game with a hawkeye, evaluating the subtle mechanics of the pitcher's delivery that less experienced observers might have overlooked.

Usage

Often used in the singular with the indefinite article 'a' to describe a person's trait.

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