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visual range

American  

noun

  1. Meteorology. visibility.


Etymology

Origin of visual range

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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She wasn’t, but the strength of the radio signals suggest that she was just beyond visual range.

From National Geographic • Jan. 30, 2024

They are pushing up from the south, claiming to be within visual range of the city.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2022

Lavishly illustrated, it features three excellent essays and traces the extraordinary visual range of the quilts, which can resemble found-object collages, consist entirely of glowing velvets; or elevate double-knit polyester and vintage clothing.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2020

If the nearby national park can be kept safe and the operation is not within visual range of the town, many expect it will bring good things.

From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2020

I felt as if each person within visual range were slowly draining the life from me.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson