illustration

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. an example or story that helps explain an idea or prove a point.

n. an instance, example, or comparison used to make a concept clearer or more easily understood.

“This story is a perfect illustration of why we should always tell the truth.”

“The professor provided a vivid illustration of the economic theory by describing the recent collapse of the local housing market.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. the act of making something clear or easy to understand.

n. the process or act of clarifying a statement or concept. Often uncountable in this abstract sense.

“The teacher used a diagram for the illustration of how the machine works.”

“The report was written with such clarity that further illustration of the primary findings was deemed unnecessary by the board.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Law Technical · Formal

n. a document showing how much money you might pay or get back from an insurance plan.

n. a calculated projection of future premiums, cash values, and death benefits for a life insurance policy.

“The agent gave me an illustration showing how my savings might grow over twenty years.”

“The policy illustration clearly outlines the guaranteed and non-guaranteed elements of the life insurance contract based on current interest rates.”