Definition of "illustration" in английский

noun

1. The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct.

2. The state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.

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

4. A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work.

   • The illustration showing the water cycle made it much easier to understand for the children.
   • The sleeve of the band's new CD includes illustrations from deceased former members.

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