conspicuity
noun
con·spi·cu·i·ty
ˌkän(t)-spə-ˈkyü-ə-tē 
: the quality or state of being conspicuous : conspicuousness
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The lights can be operated manually and also come on automatically as daylight dims, and there are multiple modes, including flashing rear and front light options for enhanced conspicuity.
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Battery drain from the lighting is very minimal, and four blinking LEDs on the battery casing add in a bit more conspicuity.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
While drivers have a hard time seeing and recognizing pedestrians at night, the other half of the problem is that pedestrians dramatically overestimate their own conspicuity.
—Outside Online, 14 Oct. 2021
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Battery drain from the lighting is very minimal, and four blinking LEDs on the battery casing add in a bit more conspicuity.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
While drivers have a hard time seeing and recognizing pedestrians at night, the other half of the problem is that pedestrians dramatically overestimate their own conspicuity.
—Outside Online, 14 Oct. 2021
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“Conspicuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspicuity. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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