audiovisual
adjective
au·dio·vi·su·al
ˌȯ-dē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvi-zhə-wəl 
-zhəl,
-zhü(-ə)l
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Each building comes with state-of-the-art audiovisual systems and advanced security technology.
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Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 2 Feb. 2024
In the past, Save America's highest spending involved audiovisual expenses for Trump's public appearances, and donations to other groups, including a super PAC started in 2022 called Make America Great Again Incorporated.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
An audiovisual presentation beamed images of flying cranes on the walls of the concert hall accompanied by stirring music — a tribute to the victims that was broadcast on state media and shared online.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 25 Mar. 2024
While there has been strong nominal growth in Europe’s TV business — the Euro audiovisual market grew by 5.6 percent in 2022 to just over $140 billion (€130 billion) — 60 percent of that growth came from the streaming boom and, adjusted for inflation, the remaining sector is in long-term decline.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024
The forum is aimed at producers, directors and screenwriters, and seeks to foster audiovisual production, promote emerging talent and present local audiovisual projects and companies to the international marketplace.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 Mar. 2024
Categories include audiovisual, contract labor, barricade, entertainment, catering and concessions, event decor, production, heavy equipment, florals, janitorial and transportation staffing.
—Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024
For the next few years, Cinecitta wants to be a model for the entire creative industry and for a green and sustainable path to audiovisual production.
—Kevin Cassidy, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2024
City Clerk Alexandria Bingham was ready with her clipboard, and a city audiovisual tech had his camera running when the group gathered to say the Pledge of Allegiance, although no flag was in sight.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2024
Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 2 Feb. 2024
In the past, Save America's highest spending involved audiovisual expenses for Trump's public appearances, and donations to other groups, including a super PAC started in 2022 called Make America Great Again Incorporated.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
An audiovisual presentation beamed images of flying cranes on the walls of the concert hall accompanied by stirring music — a tribute to the victims that was broadcast on state media and shared online.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 25 Mar. 2024
While there has been strong nominal growth in Europe’s TV business — the Euro audiovisual market grew by 5.6 percent in 2022 to just over $140 billion (€130 billion) — 60 percent of that growth came from the streaming boom and, adjusted for inflation, the remaining sector is in long-term decline.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024
The forum is aimed at producers, directors and screenwriters, and seeks to foster audiovisual production, promote emerging talent and present local audiovisual projects and companies to the international marketplace.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 Mar. 2024
Categories include audiovisual, contract labor, barricade, entertainment, catering and concessions, event decor, production, heavy equipment, florals, janitorial and transportation staffing.
—Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024
For the next few years, Cinecitta wants to be a model for the entire creative industry and for a green and sustainable path to audiovisual production.
—Kevin Cassidy, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2024
City Clerk Alexandria Bingham was ready with her clipboard, and a city audiovisual tech had his camera running when the group gathered to say the Pledge of Allegiance, although no flag was in sight.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
First Known Use
1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Audiovisual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiovisual. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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audiovisual
adjective
au·dio·vi·su·al
ˌȯd-ē-ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl
-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
: of, relating to, or involving both hearing and sight
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