Meaning & Definition of word "Visibility"

Visibility

/ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/

noun:

  • 1. The state of being able to see or be seen.
    • Example: The fog reduced visibility to less than a hundred meters.
  • 2. The degree to which something is able to be seen or recognized.
    • Example: High visibility clothing is essential for road workers to ensure their safety.
  • 3. The extent to which something is exposed to public attention or scrutiny.
    • Example: The company's visibility increased significantly after their new advertising campaign.
  • 4. The quality of being easily seen or noticed.
    • Example: His visibility as a leader grew after the successful project launch.

Etymology

From Latin 'visibilis', meaning 'that can be seen'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

low visibility:

A situation where visibility is greatly reduced.

high visibility:

A situation that is well seen or easily recognizable.

visibility study:

An analysis to determine the visibility of a brand or object.

Related Words

visible:

Able to be seen.

visibly:

In a way that can be seen.

invisible:

Not able to be seen.

Slang Meanings of visibility

Meaning: Visibility bump

Example Sentence: The new ad campaign gave a visibility bump to our sales.

Meaning: Visibility hack

Example Sentence: They used social media for a visibility hack to reach a larger audience.