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
Examples of visibility in a Sentence
The extra publicity helped to increase the company's visibility.
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The weather service warns of less than one-quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph, resulting in dangerous, life-threatening travel.
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Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 6 Aug. 2024
Ultimately, the more women who enter the industry, the more will rise, and their visibility is essential for creating lasting change.
—Howard Murphy, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2024
Bill Bodner, the former head of the DEA’s Los Angeles division, said the lack of visibility into these networks is deeply troubling.
—Lisa Cavazuti, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2024
Fog is expected to lift by mid-morning, improving visibility.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2024
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Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 6 Aug. 2024
Ultimately, the more women who enter the industry, the more will rise, and their visibility is essential for creating lasting change.
—Howard Murphy, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2024
Bill Bodner, the former head of the DEA’s Los Angeles division, said the lack of visibility into these networks is deeply troubling.
—Lisa Cavazuti, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2024
Fog is expected to lift by mid-morning, improving visibility.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2024
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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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