English dictionary

visitation

/,v/I/z/I/'t/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

noun.event

Examples
A visitation of the plague.

Synonyms trial tribulation

Source: WordNet 3.0
any disaster or catastrophe

noun.event

Examples
A visitation of the plague.

Source: WordNet 3.0
an official visit for inspection or supervision

noun.act

Examples
The commissioner made visitations to all the precinct stations.

The recent visitation of the bishop to his diocese.

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of visiting, or the state of being visited; access for inspection or examination.

noun

Source: webster1913