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

Its strategy centers on cross-platform visibility through structured data, review syndication and influencer content that ensures listings are indexed and recommended by AI. —Dani Nadel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025

This increases your visibility to potential rescuers. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025

Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025

Dense fog could reduce visibility to less than one mile, and in some instances, to only several hundred feet, the warning said. —Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025

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