audiovisual
adjective
au·dio·vi·su·al
ˌȯ-dē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvi-zhə-wəl 
-zhəl,
-zhü(-ə)l
1
: designed to aid in learning or teaching by making use of both hearing and sight
2
: of or relating to both hearing and sight
Examples of audiovisual in a Sentence
The school will buy new audiovisual equipment.
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At age 19, Aidan Hoo is working three gigs as an audiovisual and broadcast technician while working toward a degree in computer science.
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Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 8 May 2026
The launch of the Fantastic Pavilion Vertical Cinema Showcase reflects the rapidly evolving audiovisual landscape, where digital platforms, social ecosystems and phone-first viewing habits are transforming the way stories are consumed, discovered and circulated internationally.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 8 May 2026
Most audiovisual productions viewed in Europe originate outside the continent.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
In 1991, the European Union introduced the Mesures pour encourager le développement de l’industrie audiovisuelle program (measures to encourage the development of the audiovisual industry) aimed at supporting the European film industry as a source of cultural and economic activities.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
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Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 8 May 2026
The launch of the Fantastic Pavilion Vertical Cinema Showcase reflects the rapidly evolving audiovisual landscape, where digital platforms, social ecosystems and phone-first viewing habits are transforming the way stories are consumed, discovered and circulated internationally.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 8 May 2026
Most audiovisual productions viewed in Europe originate outside the continent.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
In 1991, the European Union introduced the Mesures pour encourager le développement de l’industrie audiovisuelle program (measures to encourage the development of the audiovisual industry) aimed at supporting the European film industry as a source of cultural and economic activities.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
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“Audiovisual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiovisual. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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audiovisual
adjective
au·dio·vi·su·al
ˌȯd-ē-ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl
-ˈvizh-əl
: of, relating to, or using both sound and sight
audiovisual teaching aids
Medical Definition
audiovisual
adjective
au·dio·vi·su·al
ˌȯd-ē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl, -ˈvizh-əl
: of, relating to, or involving both hearing and sight
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