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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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   What is an example of an illustration?

   • An illustration can also be a helpful example that isn't visual at all. A coworker who comes to work with a terrible cold and gives it to the whole office is an illustration of what happens when a boss discourages the use of sick days. You hope that the boss isn't an illustration of management at that company!

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   What does illustration mean?

   • An illustration is a decoration, interpretation, or visual explanation of a text, concept, or process, designed for integration in print and digitally published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video games and films. An illustration is typically created by an illustrator.

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   What is contemporary illustration?

   • Contemporary illustration uses a wide range of styles and techniques, including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, montage, digital design, multimedia, 3D modelling. Depending on the purpose, illustration may be expressive, stylised, realistic, or highly technical. Specialist areas include:

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   What is a digital illustration?

   • An illustration is typically created by an illustrator. Digital illustrations are often used to make websites and apps more user-friendly, such as the use of emojis to accompany digital type.

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

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     a picture in a book, magazine, etc. or the process of...

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     ILLUSTRATION translate: イラスト, 挿絵（さしえ）, 実例（じつれい）. Learn more...

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     illustration translate: il·lustració. Learn more in the...

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     ILLUSTRATION translate: ilustração, ilustração [feminine],...

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     illustration translate: illustrazione, illustrazione,...

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     ILLUSTRATION translate: رَسْم إيضاحي. Learn more in the...

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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.

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   illustration. / ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən / 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.

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