illustration
Cross references: 1. instance il.lus.tra.tion \.il-*s-'tra--sh*n, il-.*s-\ n 1a: the action of illustrating : the condition of being illustrated archaic 1b: the action of making illustrious or honored or distinguished 2: something that serves to illustrate : as 2a: an example or instance that helps make something clear 2b: a picture or diagram that helps make something clear or attractive