far-sight|ed or far|sight|ed «FAHR SY tihd», adjective.
1. seeing distant things more clearly than near ones; not seeing nearby objects clearly; hyperopic; hypermetropic. The condition occurs when parallel light rays entering the eye come to a focus behind, rather than on, the retina.
2. Figurative. looking ahead; planning wisely for the future; shrewd; prudent: »
The far-sighted man is saving money while his wages are high.
SYNONYM(S): sagacious.3. able to see far.
–far´-sight´ed|ly, adverb.
–far´sight´ed|ness, noun.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.