Definition of conceptualize
conceptualized
;conceptualizing
transitive verb
: to form a concept of conceptualize a new car design; especially : to interpret conceptually conceptualizing reality
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Examples of conceptualize in a Sentence
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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On Distributed Communications in which packet switching was first conceptualized.
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Origin and Etymology of conceptualize
see conceptual
First Known Use: 1878
CONCEPTUALIZE Defined for English Language Learners
conceptualize
playDefinition of conceptualize for English Language Learners
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: to form (an idea, picture, etc.) of something in your mind
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