Visibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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visibility

 

[ ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪl.ə.ti ]

Context #1

in weather forecasting

The distance at which an object or light can be clearly seen.

Synonyms

clarity, clearness, visibility range

Examples of usage

  • The fog reduced visibility on the roads.
  • Low visibility due to heavy rain.
Context #2

in business context

The degree to which something has attracted general attention; prominence.

Synonyms

exposure, prominence, publicity

Examples of usage

  • The brand's visibility increased after the successful marketing campaign.
  • The event gained visibility through social media.
Context #3

in computing

The state of being able to see or be seen by other users on a computer network.

Synonyms

internet visibility, network visibility, online presence

Examples of usage

  • Adjusting privacy settings can affect your online visibility.
  • Increasing visibility in search engines is important for website traffic.

Translations

Translations of the word "visibility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 visibilidade

🇮🇳 दृश्यता

🇩🇪 Sichtbarkeit

🇮🇩 visibilitas

🇺🇦 видимість

🇵🇱 widoczność

🇯🇵 視認性

🇫🇷 visibilité

🇪🇸 visibilidad

🇹🇷 görünürlük

🇰🇷 가시성

🇸🇦 وضوح

🇨🇿 viditelnost

🇸🇰 viditeľnosť

🇨🇳 能见度

🇸🇮 vidljivost

🇮🇸 sýnileiki

🇰🇿 көріну

🇬🇪 ხედვადობა

🇦🇿 görünürlük

🇲🇽 visibilidad

Word origin

The word 'visibility' originated from the Latin word 'visibilis', which means 'that can be seen'. The concept of visibility has been important throughout history, from navigation at sea to the advent of marketing and social media. In modern times, visibility plays a crucial role in various fields such as weather forecasting, business promotion, and online presence.