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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Shondaland is also launching a new digital media division that will include an audiovisual production team and take on oversight of digital marketing, social media and the Shondaland website. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025 Her commitment as a director and producer also demonstrates her desire to push the boundaries of audiovisual creation. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025 According to Zeldin, the museum’s annual costs included $123,000 for cleaning and landscaping, $207,000 for security guards, $54,000 for magnetometer and X-ray maintenance, about $54,000 for storage, and about $40,000 for maintenance of audiovisual equipment. Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 1 Apr. 2025 With export sales of $23 billion in 2023, audiovisual exports consistently generate a positive balance of trade with nearly every other country. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025 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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“Audiovisual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiovisual. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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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