visualreference
nounUK /ˈvɪʒuəl ˈrɛfrəns/
US /ˈvɪʒuəl ˈrɛfrəns/
A picture or object you look at to help you understand or make something.
The artist used a photo of a horse as a visual reference while drawing.
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2. A source of visual information used for study or research.
The students used the museum's paintings as a visual reference for their history project.
3. An image kept on hand to compare against while working.
She pinned a visual reference of the color palette to her desk.
4. A visual cue that helps explain an idea.
The teacher added a visual reference to the slideshow so everyone could follow along.