Definitionen
1.NounThe act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct.
2.NounThe state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.
3.NounSomething which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
4.NounA picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work."The illustration showing the water cycle made it much easier to understand for the children.; The sleeve of the band's new CD includes illustrations from deceased former members."
5.NounA calculated prevision of insurance premiums and returns (life insurance)