vi·su·al
ˈvi-zhə-wəl 
-zhəl;
ˈvizh-wəl
1
: of, relating to, or used in vision
visual organs
2
: attained or maintained by sight
visual impressions
3
: visible
visual objects
4
: producing mental images : vivid
5
: done or executed by sight only
visual navigation
6
: of, relating to, or employing visual aids
: something (such as a graphic) that appeals to the sight and is used for effect or illustration
—usually used in plural
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Examples of visual in a Sentence
Adjective
color, shape, and other visual attributes
She appreciates the visual arts such as painting and film.
Maps are a visual tool for learning.
Noun
Should I include some visuals in my presentation?
a film director known for his powerful visuals
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Here is a visual essay of polling stations and voters across the nation.
—Laura A. Oda, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Boris Abaev, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Beyoncé dropped the first visuals from her Cowboy Carter album.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
That said, even with Godot’s consumer-friendly attempts, amateurs might have difficulty getting on board, especially without an intuitive visual scripting option.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Here is a visual essay of polling stations and voters across the nation.
—Laura A. Oda, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
Light And Entertaining Content: Like with Gen-Z, focus on short videos and visuals that are easy to understand.
—Boris Abaev, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Beyoncé dropped the first visuals from her Cowboy Carter album.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Visual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visual. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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visual
1 of 2 adjective
vi·su·al
ˈvizh-(ə-)wəl
ˈvizh-əl
1
: of, relating to, or used in vision
visual organs
2
: received by sight
visual impressions
3
: visible sense 1
visual objects
4
: of, relating to, or using visual aids
a visual presentation
visual
2 of 2 noun
: something (as a picture, chart, or film) that appeals to the sight and is used to illustrate, demonstrate, or advertise
—usually used in plural
Medical Definition
visual
adjective
vi·su·al
ˈvizh-(ə-)wəl, ˈvizh-əl
1
: of, relating to, or used in vision
visual organs
2
: attained or maintained by sight
visual impressions
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