the act of visiting.

a formal visit, as one permitted by a court's granting of visitation rights or by parents invited to a school to observe the work of students.

a visit for the purpose of making an official examination or inspection, as of a bishop to a diocese.

( usually initial capital letter ) the visit of the Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. Luke 1

36?56.

( initial capital letter ) a church festival, held on July 2, in commemoration of this visit.

the administration of comfort or aid, or of affliction or punishment

a visitation of the plague.

an affliction or punishment, as from God.

the appearance or coming of a supernatural influence or spirit.

noun

call , look-in , crucible , ordeal , tribulation