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.
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The Obama Presidential Center was conceptualized as a campus, including a museum, library, athletic facility, and fruit and vegetable gardens to act as a community space in commemoration of the 44th president of the United States.
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Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2025
Taylor Swift conceptualized her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, while traveling around the world on the Eras Tour, reaching the highest heights of pop stardom.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Over roughly six months, the zoo's sustainability and horticulture teams conceptualized the garden project.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
When helping Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite conceptualize their restaurant DanDan, Three Sixty was inspired by hole-in-the-wall restaurants tucked away in the urban alleys of Shanghai.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2025
Taylor Swift conceptualized her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, while traveling around the world on the Eras Tour, reaching the highest heights of pop stardom.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Over roughly six months, the zoo's sustainability and horticulture teams conceptualized the garden project.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
When helping Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite conceptualize their restaurant DanDan, Three Sixty was inspired by hole-in-the-wall restaurants tucked away in the urban alleys of Shanghai.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Conceptualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceptualize. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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