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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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
With reduced visibility, poor air quality and hazardous driving conditions, large-scale dust storms like this reflect ongoing challenges posed by drought and land degradation in arid regions.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
According to a study, professionals fall into five levels of ‘visible expertise,’ and those in the ‘global superstar’ category earn up to 13 times more than those without visibility.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
Despite their influence, Black writers are often confined to race-specific topics, underpaid, and overlooked for promotions, further demonstrating that visibility does not equal equity in fashion media.
—Joce Blake, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
With reduced visibility, poor air quality and hazardous driving conditions, large-scale dust storms like this reflect ongoing challenges posed by drought and land degradation in arid regions.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
According to a study, professionals fall into five levels of ‘visible expertise,’ and those in the ‘global superstar’ category earn up to 13 times more than those without visibility.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
Despite their influence, Black writers are often confined to race-specific topics, underpaid, and overlooked for promotions, further demonstrating that visibility does not equal equity in fashion media.
—Joce Blake, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visibility. Accessed 27 Apr. 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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