1. official visits or inspections, especially by someone in authority
Usage: formal
2. instances of visiting or being visited by someone
3. supernatural appearances or manifestations, especially of spirits or divine beings
Usage: religious; supernatural

Examples

• The school underwent regular visitations from the education department.
• The bishop’s visitations to local parishes were scheduled for next month.
• She welcomed the frequent visitations from her grandchildren.
• The old house was known for strange visitations at midnight.
• Many believed the plague was one of God’s visitations upon the wicked.
• The monastery recorded several miraculous visitations over the centuries.