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

d

: publicity sense 2d

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Many leaders are accustomed to monitoring employees through visibility rather than outcomes. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025

Entryway lighting plays a crucial role in enhancing comfort, visibility, and overall home ambiance. —Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025

The pop-up is part of the City Wide Celebration program, which aims to boost the visibility of fashion experiences across the capital’s prime shopping destinations such as Regent Street, Oxford Street, Soho and Covent Garden. —Violet Goldstone, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025

Alaska's Beaufort Sea Coast and Northwest Arctic Coast will experience strong winds and blowing snow, significantly reducing visibility. —Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for visibility

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility

Kids Definition

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