Visibility Meaning
/ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe condition of being visible.
nounThe degree to which things may be seen.
Sentence Examples
Fog has limited visibility to 100 meters.
Due to limited visibility, navigation may be difficult.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The thick fog reduced the ____ on the highway, making driving dangerous.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The thick fog reduced ____ on the mountain road to less than ten meters, causing many travelers to slow down today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French visibilité, from Late Latin visibilitas; equivalent to visible + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"‘Sir, I have seen all the visibilities of Paris, and around it; but to have formed an acquaintance with the people there, would have required more time than I could stay.’"
— 1791, James Boswell, Life of Johnson, Oxford, published 2008, page 658:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The thick fog reduced the ____ on the highway, making driving dangerous.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The thick fog reduced ____ on the mountain road to less than ten meters, causing many travelers to slow down today.