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

Upon opening the patient's abdomen, a megacolon allegedly burst, obstructing visibility, the emergency application said. —Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility. —Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026

For women who are currently in corporate settings, Grede — who worked in the corporate world before building her own businesses — says visibility will play a major role in career advancement, even in a world where remote work is still popular. —Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026

Did the Goya run change the film’s visibility? —Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 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