verb Uncommon

visualize

VIH-zhoor-lyz

Visualize (verb) means to form a clear picture of something in your mind. Example: “Close your eyes and visualize yourself giving a confident speech.”

verb

To form a clear picture of something in your mind.

"Close your eyes and visualize yourself giving a confident speech."

"It helps to visualize the whole process before you start building."

To make something visible, especially using a technical method like scanning or imaging.

"The scan let doctors visualize the tumor before surgery."

How to use visualize

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo picture something mentally, or to make something visible using technology or data.

Common pairings

visualize success visualize the data hard to visualize

Word forms

visualized past tense, visualizes singular

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Etymology

From visual + -ize, "to make or do the thing described by the adjective."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for visualize

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Frequently asked questions

What does “visualize” mean?

The word “visualize” means to form a clear picture of something in your mind. In plain terms, to picture something mentally, or to make something visible using technology or data.

How do you pronounce “visualize”?

“Visualize” is pronounced VIH-zhoor-lyz (/ˈvɪʒuəˌlaɪz/ in IPA).

How do you use “visualize” in a sentence?

Here is “visualize” used in a sentence: “Close your eyes and visualize yourself giving a confident speech.”

What part of speech is “visualize”?

“Visualize” is a verb.

Is “visualize” a common word?

“Visualize” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “visualize” have?

“Visualize” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to form a clear picture of something in your mind.

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