visibility

noun

vis·​i·​bil·​i·​ty ˌvi-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural visibilities

1

: the quality or state of being visible

2

a

: the degree of clearness (as of the atmosphere or ocean)

specifically : the greatest distance through the atmosphere toward the horizon at which prominent objects can be identified with the naked eye

b

: capability of being readily noticed

c

: capability of affording an unobstructed view

d

: publicity sense 2d

3

: a measure of the ability of radiant energy to evoke visual sensation

Examples of visibility in a Sentence

The extra publicity helped to increase the company's visibility.

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, create a year-round calendar of events, initiatives and actions that promote visibility, education and allyship. —Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025

Some say longtime sponsors have asked to quietly contribute this year, minimizing their brand visibility at public events. —Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025

Exact visibility and timing depend on your location. —Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2025

What there is, instead, is raw feeling — fear and pain as much as courage, adrenaline, decisiveness and determination, along with disorientation as chaos escalates, often with minimal visibility. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for visibility

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility

Kids Definition

visibility

noun

vis·​i·​bil·​i·​ty ˌviz-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

1

: the quality or state of being visible

2

: the degree of clearness of the atmosphere

Medical Definition

visibility

noun

vis·​i·​bil·​i·​ty ˌviz-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural visibilities

1

: the quality or state of being visible

2

: a measure of the ability of radiant energy to evoke visual sensation