limited visibility

collocation in English

meaningsoflimitedandvisibility

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limited
adjective
uk
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/us
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.t̬ɪd/
small in amount ...
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visibility
noun[U]
uk
/ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/us
/ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
how clearly objects can be seen, or how far you can see clearly, usually because of the ...
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(Definition oflimitedandvisibilityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Individuals with relatively large home-range areas may have greater difficulty detecting intruding animals, especially in complex forest environments withlimitedvisibility.
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On the evening of the 4th a large berg drifted down on the ship in driving snow andlimitedvisibility; it missed the ship's stern by a hair's breadth!
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Therefore, in conditions oflimitedvisibilitythere must be a special problem.
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This will prevent overtaking where there islimitedvisibilityon this stretch.
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It is analogous to the rules which have been in force for many years concerning the approach of aircraft to aerodromes during periods oflimitedvisibility.
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Then you come out through the cloud, withlimitedvisibilitybelow you, and you have to find out where you are.
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It is situated on a curve; the maximum line speed at that point is 100 mph, and there is onlylimitedvisibilityin each direction.
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Moreover, the regulation deals with the question of meteorological conditions and guidelines on procedures to be followed in the event oflimitedvisibilityor other dangerous situations.
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This let masters continue sailing a course when the weatherlimitedvisibilityof the sky.
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Cyclists have commented on thelimitedvisibilityof the signs.
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Thelimitedvisibilityfrom a closed-down tank also makes sighting a helicopter harder.
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The aircraft crashed short of the runway while on approach inlimitedvisibility.
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By themselves, these pins providelimitedvisibilityinto the workings of the device.
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Fighting the flames is difficult due tolimitedvisibility.
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Boats did not travel at night due tolimitedvisibility.
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The weather was cold, and intermittent snow and rainlimitedvisibility.
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The attack degenerated into chaos in thelimitedvisibilityof twilight and smoke from burning underbrush.
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At night, or withlimitedvisibility, these problems were compounded.
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Operational problems can also occur if there islimitedvisibilitydue to curvature or terrain.
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Limitedvisibilityat higher altitude would make this more difficult if not impossible.
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