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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Control Risks, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
If visibility is less than five miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Increasing crosswalk visibility and accessibility Improving pedestrian safety with enhanced visibility and accessibility measures for crosswalks.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
Both crackdowns followed periods of unprecedented visibility for groups previously confined to the shadows.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visibility. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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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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