audiovisual

adjective

au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯ-dē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvi-zhə-wəl How to pronounce audiovisual (audio)
-zhəl,
-zhü(-ə)l
1
: designed to aid in learning or teaching by making use of both hearing and sight
2
: of or relating to both hearing and sight

Examples of audiovisual in a Sentence

The school will buy new audiovisual equipment.
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This would cover items such as digital books, audiovisual works, computer software access services, and information services, according to the LDOR. Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Oct. 2024 Is there any part of the audiovisual industry that Madrid would like to attract more? Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024 Despite earning a middle-class income as an audiovisual technician in Tennessee and consistently landing promotions, the 35-year-old still needs roommates to afford rent. Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024 Abu Dhabi has built up a substantial film and TV ecosystem over the past decade in its drive to become an audiovisual hub for the region. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for audiovisual 

Word History

Etymology

audio- + visual entry 1

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of audiovisual was in 1902

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Cite this Entry

“Audiovisual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiovisual. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

audiovisual

adjective
au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯd-ē-ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl How to pronounce audiovisual (audio)
-ˈvizh-əl
: of, relating to, or using both sound and sight
audiovisual teaching aids

Medical Definition

audiovisual

adjective
au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯd-ē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl, -ˈvizh-əl How to pronounce audiovisual (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving both hearing and sight

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