ILLUSTRATION

illustration

(noun) a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand

example, illustration, instance, representative

(noun) an item of information that is typical of a class or group; “this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome”; “there is an example on page 10”

exemplification, illustration

(noun) showing by example

illustration

(noun) artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

illustration (countable and uncountable, plural illustrations)

The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct; education; also, the state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.

That which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.

A picture designed to decorate a volume or elucidate a literary work.

A calculated prevision of insurance premiums and returns (life insurance)

Source: Wiktionary

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Il`lus*tra"tion, n. Etym: [L. illustratio: cf. F. illustration.]

1. The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct; education; also, the state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.

2. That which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.

3. A picture designed to decorate a volume or elucidate a literary work.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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