Meaning & use

audiovisual

adjective·Academic

Involving or using both recorded sound and images together.

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The museum uses audiovisual displays to bring historical events to life for visitors.

Teachers increasingly rely on audiovisual materials to keep students engaged in lessons.

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Audiovisual is often abbreviated as AV, as in 'AV equipment' for a conference room.

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