blind zone; blind spot; area of ignorance
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
blind zone; blind spot; area undetectable by radar, searchlight, endoscope, etc.
Originally a technical term in navigation, military, and medical fields. Often used with specific equipment like radar or endoscopes.
Radar has some blind zones in mountainous areas.
The searchlight cannot illuminate that blind spot.
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Blind spots may occur when an endoscope examines the dead corners of the stomach.
noun
blind spot (figurative); neglected area; gap in knowledge or awareness
Used metaphorically in education, management, psychology, and daily conversation to describe overlooked aspects or gaps in understanding.
Mental health education has long been a blind spot in school education.
In terms of network security, small and medium-sized enterprises often have many blind spots.
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We need to fill the gaps in legal supervision.
The lack of consumer self-protection awareness is one of the blind spots in market supervision.