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visitation

noun

Simple meaning

An official visit for inspection or supervision.

Pronunciation

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vihzuhtayshuhn

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vɪzəˈteɪʃən

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Definition

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noun

  1. An official visit for inspection or supervision

    “The commissioner made visitations to all the precinct stations.”

  2. An official visit to inspect or examine something.

  3. The act of visiting, or an instance of being visited.

  4. law

    The right of a separated or divorced parent to visit a child; access.

  5. An affliction or disaster attributed to destiny, or to God.

  6. A punishment or blessing ordained by God.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Word family

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  • visitornounPerson or profession

    Someone who visits.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • visitation rightnounCompound term

    The right granted by a court to a parent (or other relative) who is deprived of custody of a child to visit the child on a regular basis.

  • conjugal visitationnounCompound term

    The legal right in a prison for the inmate and spouse to have sexual intercourse.

  • conjugal visitation rightnounCompound term

    The legal right in a prison for the inmate and spouse to have sexual intercourse.

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Synonyms

Sense: official visit for inspection or supervision

visit

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