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visual aids

British  

plural noun

  1. devices, such as films, slides, models, and blackboards, that display in visual form material to be understood or remembered

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In a Reformation context where certain religious images were restricted, maps of the Holy Land became acceptable visual aids and took on devotional significance.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2025

Along with the greater use of visual aids, the key to successful sessions, explains Grace, was the ability to demonstrate and emphasise exercises.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

And in October, the FBI gathered at the house to collect data that could be used to create visual aids for jurors at the upcoming trial.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2023

Several sketches are interspersed throughout the stand-up portions of the special, filmed at Los Angeles’ intimate Dynasty Typewriter, alongside musical numbers and visual aids.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

It was large and pleasantly yellow-walled, crowded with projectors, view-booths, stereo-miniatures, and picture books—all the visual aids which Ann Howard would have used to teach the natives the cultural philosophy of the Galactic Federation.

From Impact by Cox, Irving E.