audiovisual

adjective

au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯ-dē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvi-zhə-wəl How to pronounce audiovisual (audio)
-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 With this type of outdoor show, there are no walls to interrupt the flow of sound outward, said Tony Hoover, principal for McKay Conant Hoover, acoustical and audiovisual consultants. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2024 Crafting an audiovisual experience carefully designed to match that of its subject, Viktor is an intimate portrait of a Deaf person navigating chaos and violence. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 July 2024 Crafting an audiovisual experience carefully designed to match that of its subject, Viktor is an intimate portrait of a Deaf person navigating chaos and violence. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 23 July 2024 The ability to tell stories, whether in audiovisual media or literature, represents a form of participation and influence. Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for audiovisual 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Audiovisual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiovisual. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

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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