Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Involving both hearing and seeing: Pertaining to or using both sound and visual elements, typically in combination. This is most commonly used in the context of educational or informational materials and equipment.

2. Noun:

   • Materials using sight or sound to present information: Physical items or media that convey information through a combination of images and sound. This term is often used in its plural form.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The teacher used various audiovisual aids, such as slides and recordings, to enhance the lecture.
  • The museum offers an audiovisual presentation on the history of the city.

• Noun:

  • The library has a collection of audiovisuals, including documentaries and language tapes.
  • Please return all borrowed audiovisuals to the media center.

Advanced Usage

• "Audiovisual materials": A common phrase referring to any resources that use both sound and visuals, like films, video presentations, or multimedia kits.

  • The training relies heavily on audiovisual materials to demonstrate the procedures.

• "Audiovisual equipment": Refers to the hardware used to present or create such materials, such as projectors, speakers, and screens.

  • The conference room is outfitted with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment.

Variants and Related Words

• Audiovisually (adverb): In a manner that involves both sound and sight.
  • The story was presented audiovisually through a film and soundtrack.

Synonyms

• Multimedia (adj/n): Involving or using several forms of media, especially a combination of audio, video, and text.
• Audio-video (adj): A more technical or specific term for combined sound and visual components.

Related Phrases

• Audiovisual presentation: A show or lecture that uses both sound and visual elements.

  • He prepared an impressive audiovisual presentation for the client meeting.

• Audiovisual department: A division within an organization responsible for managing related equipment and materials.

  • Please contact the audiovisual department to set up the microphone and projector.

Adjective

1. involving both hearing and seeing (usually relating to teaching aids)
   • the school's audiovisual department

Noun

1. materials using sight or sound to present information
   • language tapes and videocassettes and other audiovisuals