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

The seven-year framework gives Boeing greater visibility into future demand. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026

As online sports betting surges in popularity and visibility, many Gen Zers are treating what was once a casual pastime as an investment strategy. — Shae Lake, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Our reps were giving up contract terms to close deals faster, unintentionally impacting long-term revenue visibility and their own accelerator potential. — Arnab Mishra, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The report’s authors also noted that shipping visibility during delays is critical. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 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