visibility
UK: ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti | US: ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti
n. the state or fact of being visible; the degree to which something can be seen
n. (computing) the scope within which a variable or function can be accessed in a program
n. (meteorology) the distance at which objects can be clearly discerned in the atmosphere
The word "visibility" originates from the Latin root vis- (from videre, meaning "to see"), combined with the suffix -ibility (derived from Latin -ibilitas), which denotes the capacity or quality of something. The term evolved through Old French (visibilité) into Middle English, retaining its core meaning related to the ability to be seen. The logical progression reflects the Latin emphasis on vision (vis-) and the abstract noun-forming suffix (-ibility), creating a term that describes the condition of being perceptible to the eye.
Poor weather conditions reduced visibility on the highway to less than 50 meters.
The software update improved the visibility of user controls in the interface.
High-altitude flights often experience excellent visibility due to clearer air.
The artist used bright colors to enhance the visibility of the mural from a distance.
In programming, global variables have broader visibility than local ones.