con·cep·tu·al·ize
kən-ˈsep-chə-wə-ˌlīz 
-chü-ə-,
-chə-ˌlīz,
-shwə-ˌlīz
conceptualized; conceptualizing
: to form a concept of
conceptualize a new car design
especially
: to interpret conceptually
conceptualizing reality
con·cep·tu·al·i·za·tion
variants
also British conceptualisation
plural -s
: the act or process of conceptualizing
conceptualization of field data is an essential prelude to formulation of a working hypothesis
Examples of conceptualize in a Sentence
Verb
She described her plans to me, but I found them hard to conceptualize.
He conceptualizes the family as an economic unit.
A programmer needs to analyze and conceptualize in order to solve problems.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
The series was conceptualized by Victoria Holmes, one of many writers penning the novels under the pseudonym Erin Hunter for HarperCollins.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 June 2026
Research published in 2024 in the Journal of Political Ideologies similarly describes patriotism as being associated with commitment to democratic ideals and community, while nationalism is often conceptualized as a more exclusionary and uncritical attachment to the nation.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
In conceptualizing Devil Shake, Pepsi failed to take into account that rival Yoo-hoo held the rights to the technology needed to keep the drink shelf-stable, Tasting Table reported.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
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Verb
Fantastic tapas and small plates are well-conceptualized and well-executed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
The series was conceptualized by Victoria Holmes, one of many writers penning the novels under the pseudonym Erin Hunter for HarperCollins.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 June 2026
Research published in 2024 in the Journal of Political Ideologies similarly describes patriotism as being associated with commitment to democratic ideals and community, while nationalism is often conceptualized as a more exclusionary and uncritical attachment to the nation.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
In conceptualizing Devil Shake, Pepsi failed to take into account that rival Yoo-hoo held the rights to the technology needed to keep the drink shelf-stable, Tasting Table reported.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
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“Conceptualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceptualize. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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