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

Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Nicole Inui, head of Americas equity strategy at HSBC Global Investment Research, said expectations for the quarter are high but concentrated in sectors where earnings visibility is relatively strong. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 14 July 2026

That makes Perseids and aurora possible — though summer twilight often limits visibility. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 July 2026

City officials said the Daxbots will be supervised at all times and wear high-visibility vests. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 13 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