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.
Etymology
from the Latin 'visualis', meaning 'of sight' + the suffix '-ize'
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Slang Meanings
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.