conceptualize
verb
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
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Your work is known for being especially vibrant and rich in color, as are The Flower Fields; what was your process for conceptualizing this mural?
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024
In that time, Dominique Renaud and Julien Tixier conceptualized their brand with the ambition to revisit seven core horological principles— which will correspond to the seven days of the week—starting with the crucial aspect of energy.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
Every plate has been thoughtfully conceptualized, the flavors are exciting, your palate is alive. . . .
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024
Observing the moon was probably the first way that people conceptualized this quintessentially human construct.
—Rebecca Boyle, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2024
Here’s a look inside the nearly 3,000-square-foot space: The newest taproom in town is run by beer veterans and co-owners Katie and Matt Cooper, who started conceptualizing their brewery in 2015.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024
While conceptualizing the very first Apple Stores, the late Steve Jobs wanted the iPhone maker’s retail experience to evoke luxury flagship stores—much to his peers’ criticism.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024
Blake says he wasn’t involved in conceptualizing the video, but immediately loved the idea.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
Sora performs its work not just by manipulating pixels but by conceptualizing three-dimensional scenes that unfold in time.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2024
Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024
In that time, Dominique Renaud and Julien Tixier conceptualized their brand with the ambition to revisit seven core horological principles— which will correspond to the seven days of the week—starting with the crucial aspect of energy.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
Every plate has been thoughtfully conceptualized, the flavors are exciting, your palate is alive. . . .
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024
Observing the moon was probably the first way that people conceptualized this quintessentially human construct.
—Rebecca Boyle, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2024
Here’s a look inside the nearly 3,000-square-foot space: The newest taproom in town is run by beer veterans and co-owners Katie and Matt Cooper, who started conceptualizing their brewery in 2015.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024
While conceptualizing the very first Apple Stores, the late Steve Jobs wanted the iPhone maker’s retail experience to evoke luxury flagship stores—much to his peers’ criticism.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024
Blake says he wasn’t involved in conceptualizing the video, but immediately loved the idea.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
Sora performs its work not just by manipulating pixels but by conceptualizing three-dimensional scenes that unfold in time.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Conceptualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceptualize. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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