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Definition illustration in British English

illustration noun

noun
/ˌɪləˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a picture, drawing, or photograph used for decorating a book or explaining something

Example

The illustration shows the correct grip to use.

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1.1

the art of illustrating books

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2

an example, event, fact etc that shows that something else is true, or shows what something is like

Example

The project provides a good illustration of how people can work together.

Example

By way of illustration, he described the loneliness felt when a partner dies.

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Definition illustration in British English