visual aids

British

plural noun

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

Keeping a steady line, concentrating on the visual aids to help me stay on course, as well as looking out the front window, was a very difficult task.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2025

In October, the FBI gathered at the house to collect additional data that could be used to create visual aids for jurors when the case goes to trial.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 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

All the old visual aids were abolished, such as smoke-pointers and rockets, and the telephone and wireless were installed in their stead.

From Our Army at the Front by Broun, Heywood

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