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visibility

Pronunciation: /vɪzɪˈbɪlɪti/
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Definition of visibility

noun

[mass noun]
  • the state of being able to see or be seen:a reduction in police presence and visibility on the streets
  • the distance one can see as determined by light and weather conditions:visibility was down to 15 yards
  • the degree to which something has attracted general attention; prominence:the issue began to lose its visibility

Origin:

late Middle English: from French visibilite or late Latin visibilitas, from Latin visibilis (see visible)

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