Vision

/ˈvɪʒ.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
the ability to see or the act of seeing; sight.
Her vision is impaired due to a medical condition.
the foresight or mental image of what something could be in the future.
The entrepreneur had a clear vision for the future of his company.
an experience of seeing something supernatural or prophetic.
The monk described a vision he had while meditating.
a vivid mental image, especially of the future.
He presented his vision for a sustainable city to the local government.
verb
to imagine or foresee something; to have a vision of.
She envisioned a world without poverty and suffering.

Etymology

From Latin 'visio', meaning 'sight' or 'seeing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in my vision:
In my imagination or perspective of the future.
vision statement:
A declaration of an organization's objectives, intended to guide its internal decision-making.
seeing is believing:
One must see something to truly believe it.

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Slang Meanings

To have strong foresight about something.
He really has vision about the trends in technology.
An idea of achieving something exceptional.
Her vision for the startup is to change how we use energy.