The phrase "act as a visual" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing something that serves the purpose of providing a visual representation or illustration of an idea or concept.
Example: "The diagram in the report will act as a visual to help explain the complex process."
Alternatives: "serve as a visual aid" or "function as a visual representation."
One physical characteristic that may inform health judgements is fluctuating asymmetry as it may act as a visual marker for genetic quality and developmental stability.
"The colours indicate different things and act as a visual prompt telling the patient they will expect to receive that level of care".
Some men are simply more aroused by oral sex, whether enjoying it as a somewhat "taboo" erotic act, as a visual stimulation, or being tantalised by the inherent relinquishing of control.
Now, however, Olapic believes that e-commerce brands are the key to success, as user-generated photos can almost act as a visual review of various products.
#Stickers act as a visual hashtag, meaning that photos with your brand's sticker will be connected and discoverable to anyone who taps your brand's sticker.
Free Feet works by using laser assistive technology to act as a visual cueing system.
She has acted as a visual consultant on legal cases involving medical malpractice, negligence, counterfeiting, and a criminal appellate matter.
Pinterest is a nifty little app that acts as a visual discovery tool, where users create pictorial 'mood boards' for planning, researching and discovering things to do in the future - from weddings to decorating and, of course, what to have for breakfast.
Mothers say the necklace also acts as a visual reminder about their child's immunisation schedule.
Staring at piles of paper and overstuffed files acts as a visual reminder of work, even when you're trying to relax with your family — and who wants that?
'Block-face' images were obtained on both sides of the tissue blocks since tissues used for H&E staining were extracted from either side of the blocks and these images acted as a visual reference during registration.
