audiovisual

adjective

au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯ-dē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvi-zhə-wəl 

-zhəl,

-zhü(-ə)l

1

: designed to aid in learning or teaching by making use of both hearing and sight

2

: of or relating to both hearing and sight

Examples of audiovisual in a Sentence

The school will buy new audiovisual equipment.

Recent Examples on the Web

As the Commission looks ahead, its commitment remains clear: to ensure that Spain not only remains competitive in the global market but continues to thrive as a premier hub for audiovisual excellence. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025

It is designed for emerging storytellers keen to explore new forms of expression in factual and non-factual storytelling and pushing the boundaries of what audiovisual work can be in the digital age. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025

The film excavates lost audiovisual archives from Alfredo Stroessner’s 35-year dictatorship, revealing how media was used to shape national identity and enforce authoritarian rule. —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2025

Leveraging existing audiovisual tools more effectively is the key to delivering a better experience to employees in different locations. —Keith Yandell, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

audio- + visual entry 1

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

audiovisual

adjective

au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯd-ē-ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl 

-ˈvizh-əl

: of, relating to, or using both sound and sight

audiovisual teaching aids

Medical Definition

audiovisual

adjective

au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯd-ē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl, -ˈvizh-əl 

: of, relating to, or involving both hearing and sight