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visibility

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌvɪzəˈbɪɫɪti// UK //vˌɪzəbˈɪlɪti// vis·i·bil·i·ty Archaic

n. how far or how clearly you can see, especially because of the weather. It also means how much people notice a person or a brand.

n. the state of being able to see or be seen, often determined by atmospheric conditions or light. In a commercial context, it refers to the degree of public awareness or prominence a brand or individual achieves.


SIMPLE

The thick fog made visibility very poor on the road.

CONTEXTUAL

The marketing team is working on a new campaign to increase the brand's visibility on social media.

COMPLEX

Despite the high-altitude conditions, the pilot maintained enough visibility to identify the landing strip through the breaking clouds.

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Origin

From Middle French visibilité, from Late Latin visibilitas; equivalent to visible + -ity.

Usage

Often used with adjectives like 'high', 'low', 'poor', or 'zero'.

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