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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In 2023, Dutch audiovisual production volume rose from €207.1 million ($215 million) to €229.5 million ($238 million), an increase of 11%. Jamie Lang, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025 While not conclusive, the study suggests that audiovisual enrichment may help improve shelter dogs' well-being. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 The announcement of the Disney agreement comes just days after Apple TV+ signed its first ever agreement with French audiovisual sector professional bodies committing the platform to investing 20% of its turnover in local and European productions. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025 The Colombia Film Fund (FFC) provides a cash rebate covering 40% of audiovisual services expenses and 20% of logistical costs, such as hotel accommodations, food, and transportation. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 20 Jan. 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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Cite this Entry

“Audiovisual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiovisual. Accessed 5 Feb. 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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