Visitation

/ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of visiting, especially in a formal or official capacity.

The annual visitation by the board of directors was scheduled for next week.

the period during which someone visits; an occasion of visiting.

During the visitation, the family shared stories and memories of their loved one.

the act of visiting a person in a hospital or care facility.

The hospital has specific hours for visitation to ensure patients receive adequate rest.

a scheduled appearance or meeting.

She had a visitation planned to discuss her research with the professor.

Middle English, from Old French 'visitation', from Latin 'visitationem', from 'visitare' which means to visit.

visitation rights

Legal rights awarded to a parent to visit their child.

visitation schedule

A timetable for when visits will occur.

friendly visitation

A casual visit typically between friends.

visit

To go and see someone or something in a specific place.

visitor

A person who visits someone or a place.

visited

Having received a visit.

To hang out with someone casually.

We're just doing some visitation at his place.

Dropping by for a quick check-in or socializing.

I'll come by for a bit of visitation after work.