Meaning & use
visual
Relating to seeing, or to things that can be perceived with the eyes.
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The teacher used visual aids like charts and diagrams to explain the process.
Her visual memory is so strong that she can redraw a map after seeing it once.
A note on using this word
As a noun, "visuals" informally refers to images, graphics, or video used to support a presentation.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An image, graphic, or piece of video used to illustrate or support information (usually plural).
The report includes several visuals to make the complex data easier to understand.
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