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

How Best To See The Northern Lights This Week Light pollution, which has reached critical levels, drastically affects the visibility of aurora. —Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024

The visibility of these two presidents is critical. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024

Barish expects there to be low visibility in China and the U.S. in the near term and sees fiscal 2025 guidance coming in lower than expected. —Sean Conlon, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2024

Meanwhile, automotive displays use Tandem OLED for brightness (helpful for visibility to drivers) and longevity (essential for cars expected to last for years). —Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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