Meaning & Definition of word "Vision"

Vision

/ˈvɪʒ.ən/

noun:

  • 1. the ability to see or the act of seeing; sight.
    • Example: Her vision is impaired due to a medical condition.
  • 2. the foresight or mental image of what something could be in the future.
    • Example: The entrepreneur had a clear vision for the future of his company.
  • 3. an experience of seeing something supernatural or prophetic.
    • Example: The monk described a vision he had while meditating.
  • 4. a vivid mental image, especially of the future.
    • Example: He presented his vision for a sustainable city to the local government.

verb:

  • 1. to imagine or foresee something; to have a vision of.
    • Example: 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.

Related Words

visual:

Relating to seeing or sight.

visionary:

A person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like.

envision:

To imagine or foresee a future event.

Slang Meanings of vision

Meaning: To have strong foresight about something.

Example Sentence: He really has vision about the trends in technology.

Meaning: An idea of achieving something exceptional.

Example Sentence: Her vision for the startup is to change how we use energy.