"high-visibility" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more high-visibility [comparative], most high-visibility [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} high-visibility (comparative more high-visibility, superlative most high-visibility)
  1. (of clothing) Made of a reflective or fluorescent material that can be easily seen. Synonyms: hi-vis
    Sense id: en-high-visibility-en-adj-wL-KHW2T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 73 27
  2. Denoting something intended to attract attention and be noticed.
    Sense id: en-high-visibility-en-adj-T18XlwwR

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