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

The result grants Pistola tighter control and visibility across styles, factories and production stages, which will lead to more consistent product experiences for customers. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

The area was heavily overgrown with dense vegetation, which created poor visibility and increased the risk of surprising wildlife, ADF&G said. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Google is also offering more visibility into its road map after questions about delays. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 21 July 2026

That clarity becomes the foundation for every decision about leadership development, visibility and career strategy. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 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