audiovisual

adjective

au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯ-dē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvi-zhə-wəl How to pronounce audiovisual (audio)
-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.
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Despite earning a middle-class income as an audiovisual technician in Tennessee and consistently landing promotions, the 35-year-old still needs roommates to afford rent. Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024 Abu Dhabi has built up a substantial film and TV ecosystem over the past decade in its drive to become an audiovisual hub for the region. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 Representatives of France’s National Audiovisual Institute (INA) will be on hand to discuss tools developed by the INA to promote its audiovisual heritage. Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2024 The platform, which offers a premium selection of RTVE’s best audiovisual content, is a key part of RTVE’s internationalization strategy, backed by the public broadcaster’s long-standing reputation for high-quality content production. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for audiovisual 

Word History

Etymology

audio- + visual entry 1

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of audiovisual was in 1902

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Cite this Entry

“Audiovisual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiovisual. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

audiovisual

adjective
au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯd-ē-ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl How to pronounce audiovisual (audio)
-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 How to pronounce audiovisual (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving both hearing and sight

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