illustration
US /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
Definition
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The manual includes an illustration of each step in the process.
Word Family
Synonyms
- examplean item of information that is typical of a class or group
- diagrama drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts
- picturea visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
Collocations
- Easy colorful illustrationdescribing colorful illustration (having striking color)
- Medium graphic illustration of resultsdescribing graphic illustration of results (an image that is generated by a computer)
- Hard serve as textbook illustration of inflationto serve as textbook illustration of inflation, meaning to serve a purpose, role, or function
- Very Hard poignant illustration of human frailtydescribing poignant illustration of human frailty (arousing affect)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.