# Hawkeye

/ˈhɔˌkaɪ/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hawkeye
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The editor has a hawkeye for spotting tiny spelling mistakes.
- With her hawkeye for detail, the lead investigator noticed the slight discrepancy in the witness's original statement.
- 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 notes

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

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