audiovisual

adjective

au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯ-dē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvi-zhə-wəl How to pronounce audiovisual (audio)
-zhəl
-zhü(-ə)l
Synonyms of audiovisualnext
1
: designed to aid in learning or teaching by making use of both hearing and sight
2
: of or relating to both hearing and sight

Examples of audiovisual in a Sentence

The school will buy new audiovisual equipment.
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European audiovisual professional organisations Pro Spere, UPFF+, SAA AISBL, ARPI, and the European Producers Club (EPC) welcomed the ruling in a joint statement on Friday and also downplayed the CJEU referral. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026 According to Disney+, the agreement also reinforces its commitment to Spanish audiovisual production and talent, enriching its offering with formats that have strong cultural and social impact. Ed Meza, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026 She’s also turned to the new technology to help specific students, such as translation services for those learning English or audiovisual supplements to math tests for struggling readers. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026 My lack of Portuguese comprehension skills can’t stop me from enjoying these spectacles of audiovisual harmony. Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for audiovisual

Word History

Etymology

audio- + visual entry 1

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of audiovisual was in 1902

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“Audiovisual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiovisual. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

audiovisual

adjective
au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯd-ē-ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl How to pronounce audiovisual (audio)
-ˈvizh-əl
: of, relating to, or using both sound and sight
audiovisual teaching aids

Medical Definition

audiovisual

adjective
au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯd-ē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl, -ˈvizh-əl How to pronounce audiovisual (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving both hearing and sight

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