visibility

American  

[viz-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌvɪz əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

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. Typography. legibility.

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visibility British  

/ ˌvɪzɪˈbɪlɪtɪ /

noun

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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Other Word Forms

• intervisibility noun
• nonvisibility noun
• previsibility noun

Etymology

Origin of visibility

1575–85; < Late Latin vīsibilitās, equivalent to Latin vīsibili ( s ) visible + -tās -ty ²

Example Sentences

But even with this, trans visibility is still an important, complicated and powerful force.

From Los Angeles Times

Rising crude prices are improving export visibility, particularly in markets with growing demand for new energy vehicles, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I think as a young league in a country that's developing the sport of football, it's important that we do get that visibility," said Cavalry defender Bradley Kamdem, who played in that frosty final.

From BBC

Private credit by its nature has less visibility than public markets, which can amplify uncertainty when issues arise.

From MarketWatch

Miners appear to have roughly 1-3 weeks of diesel on site and about 4-6 weeks of inbound supply visibility, it says.

From The Wall Street Journal