visualize
verb
vi·su·al·ize
ˈvi-zhə-wə-ˌlīz 
ˈvi-zhə-ˌlīz,
ˈvizh-wə-ˌlīz
visualized; visualizing
: to make visible: such as
a
: to see or form a mental image of : envisage
trying to visualize the problem
b
: to make (an internal organ or part) visible by radiographic visualization
: to form a mental visual image
Synonyms
Examples of visualize in a Sentence
She tried to visualize the scene he was describing.
Before you swing, visualize yourself hitting the ball.
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This vision helps unify the firm around common goals and values, creating a strong, cohesive culture.
Hold meetings and outings that visualize and reinforce these common goals.
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Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
This vision helps unify the firm around common goals and values, creating a strong, cohesive culture.
Hold meetings and outings that visualize and reinforce these common goals.
—Seth Price, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The concept hinges on the idea that consistently visualizing one's goals can create a mental map that guides behavior and decisions towards achieving those goals—or becoming the version of yourself that has those goals.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Smart Operations Location intelligence can allow enterprises to visualize the location of assets, monitor infrastructure in real time, and automate processes.
—Narendra Babu Vattem, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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visualize
verb
vi·su·al·ize
ˈvizh-(ə-)wə-ˌlīz
ˈvizh-ə-ˌlīz
visualized; visualizing
: to make visible
especially
: to form a mental image of
Medical Definition
visualize
transitive verb
vi·su·al·ize
variants
also British visualise
visualized also British visualised; visualizing also British visualising
: to make visible: as
a
: to see or form a mental image of
b
: to make (an organ) visible by radiographic visualization
visualize the gallbladder
c
: to prepare (as an organism or tissue) for microscopic examination especially by staining
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