Visualize

/ˈvɪʒ.ə.laɪz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to form a mental image of; to imagine or envision.

She tried to visualize what her life would look like in five years.

to represent or create a visual image of something, often for explanation or analysis.

The scientist was able to visualize the data using advanced software.

to make something visible or apparent.

The designer used illustrations to visualize the new concepts for the project.

from the Latin 'visualis', meaning 'of sight' + the suffix '-ize'

visualize success

to imagine achieving one's goals or desires

visualize the outcome

to form a clear mental picture of the result of a process

visualize the data

to represent information in a visual format, such as charts or graphs

vision

the faculty or state of being able to see

imagery

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

representation

the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something

to daydream or fantasize about something

He's just visualizing his dream vacation at the beach.

to think about something in an abstract way

She was just visualizing the possibilities during the brainstorming session.