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illustration

US /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/

noun Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

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

NounNoun
illustration gốc illustrator
VerbVerb
AdjectiveAdj
illustrative
AdverbAdv
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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 illustration
    describing colorful illustration (having striking color)
  • Medium graphic illustration of results
    describing graphic illustration of results (an image that is generated by a computer)
  • Hard serve as textbook illustration of inflation
    to serve as textbook illustration of inflation, meaning to serve a purpose, role, or function
  • Very Hard poignant illustration of human frailty
    describing poignant illustration of human frailty (arousing affect)

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