visual clue

collocation in English

meaningsofvisualandclue

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visual
adjective
uk
/ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/us
/ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/
relating ...
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clue
noun[C]
uk
/kluː/us
/kluː/
a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, ...
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(Definition ofvisualandcluefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofvisual clue

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A cone is placed on the table near the end-point as avisualclue.
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At sea, when vessels are borne in water, the sea surface removes this vitalvisualclue.
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The heat makes seeing them on a forward-looking infra-red system easy and the dust is a goodvisualclueduring the day.
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Some secret entrances are invisible, such as a normal-looking wall that can be walked through, while others give a slightvisualclue, such as a cave behind a waterfall.
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There may be a mix within that and there can be subtle visual clues that they are not all the same.
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Everyone lip-reads to some extent, looking at the lips to get visual clues.
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Two others refer to aspects of audio perception, one of them to the acquisition of audio signals and one to the influence of visual clues on surround sound perception.
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The f-hole and reshaped pickguard are the most apparent visual clues to its construction.
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Displayed with short narratives that offer visual clues to the mythology at hand, the sections integrate contemporary landscapes, portraits, self-portraits, and tranquil nature.
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His final version relied on other visual clues, including a rosary and a religious book.
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Five music trivia questions were asked; some of them having to deal with visual clues (such as pictures or clips from music videos).
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Unbeknown to them, the two young men are actually lovers, though various visual clues ensure that the audience is let in on the secret.
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In this, he is relying on visual clues derived from his inner life, rather than anything that could be recognised from real events or settings.
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Even old family photos can provide visual clues to diseases such as obesity, skin conditions, and osteoporosis.
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The trio had left a series of visual clues about their performance.
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Canids communicate with each other by scent signals, by visual clues and gestures, and by vocalizations such as growls, barks, and howls.
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The extra length, and the fitment of the new premium grille were the only visual clues to the changes made.
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It also incorporated visual clues to the race car, such as carbon flaps and gurney, dark chrome elements and matt black wheels.
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Some examples of lessons include hands-on and cooperative learning activities, vocabulary, and the use of visual clues.
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