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   illustration

   /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a picture illustrating a book, newspaper, etc.: "an illustration of a yacht" Similar picturedrawingsketchfiguregraphicplateprintengravingetchingcutwoodcutlinocutphotogravureduotonehalftoneOpposite text
   • 2. the action or fact of illustrating something: "by way of illustration, I refer to the following case" Similar exemplificationdemonstrationshowinginstancingexampletypical caserepresentative casecase in pointinstancespecimensampleexemplaranalogy
   • ▪ an illustrative example: "this accident is a graphic illustration of the disaster that's waiting to happen" Similar exemplificationdemonstrationshowinginstancingexampletypical caserepresentative casecase in pointinstancespecimensampleexemplaranalogy

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘illumination; spiritual or intellectual enlightenment’): via Old French from Latin illustratio(n-), from the verb illustrare (see illustrate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. illustrational adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › illustrationIllustration Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ILLUSTRATION is something that serves to illustrate. How to use illustration in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Illustration.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › illustrationILLUSTRATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ILLUSTRATION definition: 1. a picture in a book, magazine, etc. or the process of illustrating something: 2. an example…. Learn more.

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   noun. pictorial matter used to explain or decorate a text. an example or demonstration. an illustration of his ability. the act of illustrating or the state of being illustrated.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › illustrationIllustration - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of illustration. noun. a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand. see more. noun. artwork that helps make something clear or attractive. see more. noun. showing by example.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › illustrationILLUSTRATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ILLUSTRATION meaning: 1. a picture in a book, magazine, etc. or the process of illustrating something: 2. an example…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › illustrationILLUSTRATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. pictorial matter used to explain or decorate a text 2. an example or demonstration 3. the act of illustrating or.... Click for more definitions.