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
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.
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
Zachary Yack, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Romeoville office, said at 6:30 p.m. that the storm was engulfing office headquarters, reducing visibility to less than half a mile.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The curved viewing line for the northern lights stretches as far south as central South Dakota, with the likelihood of the lights’ visibility increasing the farther north viewers are.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
The weather service said a wall of dust extended along a 100-mile line from southwest of Chicago to northern Indiana that severely reduced visibility.
—Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
Zachary Yack, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Romeoville office, said at 6:30 p.m. that the storm was engulfing office headquarters, reducing visibility to less than half a mile.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The curved viewing line for the northern lights stretches as far south as central South Dakota, with the likelihood of the lights’ visibility increasing the farther north viewers are.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
The weather service said a wall of dust extended along a 100-mile line from southwest of Chicago to northern Indiana that severely reduced visibility.
—Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for visibility
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visibility. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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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
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