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visibility — the distance or range over which something can be clearly seen, or the state of being able to be seen clearly

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the distance or range over which something can be clearly seen, or the state of being able to be seen clearly

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/

Example Sentences

  • During the storm, visibility dropped so low that even the driver couldn't see his own car's hood.
  • Wearing a bright yellow jacket, she had maximum visibility while jogging at night.
  • His fear of public speaking made him avoid any situation with high visibility.

visibility

NOUN

[/ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/]

the distance or range over which something can be clearly seen, or the state of being able to be seen clearly

Dense fog on the mountain road drops visibility to just a few meters.
💡 Concept

Dense fog on the mountain road drops visibility to just a few meters.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/

🌳Etymology

Rootvis
Suffix--ibility

🎵Rhyme

ability
responsibility
flexibility

🔗Collocations

poor visibility
reduced visibility
increase visibility
brand visibility
low visibility conditions
visibility on the road
gain visibility

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“During the storm, visibility dropped so low that even the driver couldn't see his own car's hood.”

“Wearing a bright yellow jacket, she had maximum visibility while jogging at night.”

“His fear of public speaking made him avoid any situation with high visibility.”

😄 Fun example

“The submarine surfaced only when visibility conditions were perfect—translation: nobody was watching!”

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