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
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The extra publicity helped to increase the company's visibility.
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Experts say auroras could begin as early as 11 p.m. ET tonight, with the strongest visibility expected between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Aug. 8, but timing may vary depending on your location and local weather conditions.
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While other fixers prefer to operate in the shadows and keep as low a profile as possible, Miguel believes his visibility, even his celebrity, acts as a sort of cloak of protection.
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If an area has less than five miles of visibility, the smoke has reached unhealthy levels and people should remain indoors, officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Experts say auroras could begin as early as 11 p.m. ET tonight, with the strongest visibility expected between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Aug. 8, but timing may vary depending on your location and local weather conditions.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
While other fixers prefer to operate in the shadows and keep as low a profile as possible, Miguel believes his visibility, even his celebrity, acts as a sort of cloak of protection.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
If an area has less than five miles of visibility, the smoke has reached unhealthy levels and people should remain indoors, officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visibility. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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