Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective pertaining to or using audiovisual aids in teaching or exposition.
  • noun materials using sight or sound to present information; -- usually used in the plural.

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  • adjective Containing both aural and visual elements.

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  • adjective involving both hearing and seeing (usually relating to teaching aids)
  • noun materials using sight or sound to present information

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Examples

  • David Downey, the one-man owner, is terrific and has every kind of audiovisual equipment imaginable.

    Replace or resurface a crumbling driveway? 2010

  • By including the term "audiovisual" in the definition of "information," audiovisual materials are incorporated into all policies of this Circular.

    Omb Circular A130 Revised To Remove Printer Codes ITY National Archives 1993

  • There was one thing in this movie that prevented it from arising to the same kind of audiovisual heights as e.g. The Return Of The King.

    Listal promoted 2010

  • There was one thing in this movie that prevented it from arising to the same kind of audiovisual heights as e.g. The Return Of The King.

    Listal promoted 2010

  • From a 50-year foundation of learning media in the thousands of topics, made in every conceivable "audiovisual" format, digital delivery can now drop any one or any series right in front of each learner, for "see with your own eyes" acceptance and immediate application.

    Salem-News.com 2008

  • The issue was whether Louisiana could give instructional equipment, such as computers and audiovisual equipment, to parochial schools.

    The Conservative Assault on the Constitution Erwin Chemerinsky 2010

  • More than half the wealthier school districts had audiovisual production facilities, but only 17 percent of the poorer schools had them.

    The Conservative Assault on the Constitution Erwin Chemerinsky 2010

  • EU Commissioner for the Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes, who shares the dossier with Mr. Barnier, said Tuesday the EU will issue a draft proposal on distribution of audiovisual works "very soon" with a view to creating a real single market in the sector.

    Fortify Copyrights, Europe Artists Say Frances Robinson 2011

  • Although the sleek kitchen and homely dining room will remain untouched, Ferran and Juli have already met with architects to draw up plans for an audiovisual room, a library, and a new outdoor space.

    The Sorcerer’s Apprentices Lisa Abend 2011

  • Current digital library Europeana has 4.6 million entries covering books, audiovisual works, and others, but only a fraction of works overall, and national participation varies greatly — almost half of the works have come from France.

    Archive 2009-10-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009

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