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.
Recent Examples on the Web Restaurant food has made up a remarkably steady share of Americans’ pocketbooks in the last 50 years, as has entertainment, which includes tickets to shows, audiovisual equipment, pets, hobbies and more. Kevin Schaul, Washington Post, 25 June 2024 Works may be traditional audiovisual content, or Virtual (VR), Extended (XR) or Augmented Reality (AR). John Hopewell, Variety, 14 June 2024 The South American country is haltingly reactivating its audiovisual industry under President Lula de Silva’s new government, which earmarked nearly $1 billion for the sector last year. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 June 2024 The anxiety-inducing lines and harsh fluorescent lights at airports; the noisy crowds at popular tourist attractions; and the booming audiovisual spectacle of an arena event. Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for audiovisual 

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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 7 Jul. 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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