visibility
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əˈbɪl noun
1.
the state or fact of being visible.
2.
the relative ability to be seen under given conditions of distance, light, atmosphere, etc.: low visibility due to fog.
3.
Also called visual range. Meteorology. the distance at which a given standard object can be seen and identified with the unaided eye.
4.
the ability to give a relatively large range of unobstructed vision: a windshield with good visibility.
5.
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Visibility
is always a great word to know.
So is convective activity. Does it mean:
| any manifestation of convection in the atmosphere, such as hail or thunderstorms |
| a line or extended narrow region within which squalls or thunderstorms occur, often several hundred miles long |
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visibility (ˌvɪzɪˈbɪlɪtɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the condition or fact of being visible |
| 2. | clarity of vision or relative possibility of seeing |
| 3. | the range of vision: visibility is 500 yards |
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Word Origin & History
visibility
1581, "condition of being seen," from L.L. visibilitas (see visible). Meaning "range of vision under given conditions" is from 1914. Sense of "prominence, fame, public attention" is recorded from 1958.
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Example sentences
Such businesses lack glamour and visibility but can be highly profitable.
Visibility is vital, but you don't have to dress in neon green to be seen.
If they get caught by a snow storm and lose visibility they will then perish because they are under-dressed.
The style factors were: good visibility, compactness, lighter weights.
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