Word
audiovisual
Phoneticsau·dio·vi·su·al
US/ˌɔdioʊˈvɪʒuəɫ/
UK/ˈɔːdɪˌəʊvɪʒˌuːəl/
Education
Definition
n. a combination of sound and images, like a movie or a presentation. It describes things that use both sight and hearing to tell a story or share information.
n. relating to or involving both sound and visual images. Often used to describe media or equipment that integrates these two sensory elements.
Examples
“The school has a large audiovisual room for presentations.”
“The museum uses an audiovisual display to show how the ancient city looked during its peak.”
“Modern classrooms are increasingly equipped with advanced audiovisual technology to facilitate interactive learning and remote collaboration between students across different continents.”
Examples
simple
“The school has a large audiovisual room for presentations.”
contextual
“The museum uses an audiovisual display to show how the ancient city looked during its peak.”
complex
“Modern classrooms are increasingly equipped with advanced audiovisual technology to facilitate interactive learning and remote collaboration between students across different continents.”
Real-World Examples
“Most of these documents on Palestinian history – books, newspapers, audiovisual artefacts – are believed to still be in the hands of the Israeli army.” “Its frequent appearances in museum exhibitions and audiovisual productions about dinosaurs have also helped make it one of the best-known "terrible lizards" among the general public.” Etymology
From audio- + visual.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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