visual range

noun

1. Meteorology. visibility ( def 3 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of visual range¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

She wasn’t, but the strength of the radio signals suggest that she was just beyond visual range.

From National Geographic

It has a stealthy design and is capable of carrying missiles that can hit enemy targets far beyond its visual range.

From New York Times

They are pushing up from the south, claiming to be within visual range of the city.

From BBC

Those two stories alone showed Mr. Sale’s visual range.

From New York Times

Lavishly illustrated, it features three excellent essays and traces the extraordinary visual range of the quilts, which can resemble found-object collages, consist entirely of glowing velvets; or elevate double-knit polyester and vintage clothing.

From New York Times