visibility

noun

vis·​i·​bil·​i·​ty ˌvi-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural visibilities

1

: the quality or state of being visible

2

a

: the degree of clearness (as of the atmosphere or ocean)

specifically : the greatest distance through the atmosphere toward the horizon at which prominent objects can be identified with the naked eye

b

: capability of being readily noticed

c

: capability of affording an unobstructed view

d

: publicity sense 2d

3

: a measure of the ability of radiant energy to evoke visual sensation

Examples of visibility in a Sentence

The extra publicity helped to increase the company's visibility.

Recent Examples on the Web

Career matters, visibility and long-term goals come into focus today, and you’re being asked to move with a stronger sense of authority. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026

While robots add mobility and extend visibility, many deployments struggle due to fragmented data and disconnected workflows. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026

Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility. —Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026

Crews are also watching for changing weather conditions, including a shifting wind pattern that could move smoke into Highway 82 communities and reduce visibility. —Christopher Harris, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for visibility

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility

Kids Definition

visibility

noun

vis·​i·​bil·​i·​ty ˌviz-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

1

: the quality or state of being visible

2

: the degree of clearness of the atmosphere

Medical Definition

visibility

noun

vis·​i·​bil·​i·​ty ˌviz-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural visibilities

1

: the quality or state of being visible

2

: a measure of the ability of radiant energy to evoke visual sensation