vid-, video-, vis-, -vision, -visional, -visionally, visuo-, vu-

1. A hinged front part of a helmet, made of transparent or tinted plastic and designed to protect the face or eyes; especially, on helmets worn by motorcyclists or welders.
2. A flap mounted above the windshield inside an automobile used to shield the eyes from sun glare, etc.
3. A shade for the eyes attached to a band worn around the head or the front brim of a cap.
4. A hinged metal front part of a medieval helmet in a suit of armor, designed to protect the face and fitted with slits for the eyes to see through.
5. Etymology: from Middle English viser; from Anglo-Norman, from vis, "face, appearance"; from Latin visus, "a look, vision"; which came from the past participle stem of videre, "to see".

1. Anything which can be seen, or that is intended to be seen, by the eyes, a visual presentation; especially, as opposed to being registered by one of the other senses or by a machine.
2. Relating to the sense of sight; a visual organ; visual receptors on the retina.
3. Able to be perceived as a picture in the mind rather than as an abstract idea: "She was known for having a visual memory."
4. Any direction-finding done by sight only and without the use of scientific instruments or equipment.
5. A photograph, picture, chart, graph or other kinds of presentations that display information or promotional material in a way that appeals to the sense of sight.

The ability to see and hear the phone when it rings. Ideal for the hard of hearing and partially sighted.

A subjective term for graffiti, signs, billboards, outdoor advertising, power lines, neon lighting, telephone towers; and other such features of the industrial landscape which are perceived to be offensive, unattractive, or otherwise negatively affecting the visual environment.