illustration
Pronunciation:
/ˌɪləˈstɹeɪʃən/noun
Definitions
The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct; education; also, the state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.
That which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
A picture designed to decorate a volume or elucidate a literary work.
A calculated prevision of insurance premiums and returns (life insurance)