visualisation, visualise, visualiser

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vi·​su·​al·​i·​sa·​tion, vi·​su·​al·​ise, vi·​su·​al·​is·​er

British spellings of visualization, visualize, visualizer

visualize

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verb

vi·​su·​al·​ize ˈvi-zhə-wə-ˌlīz How to pronounce visualize (audio)
ˈvi-zhə-ˌlīz
ˈvizh-wə-ˌlīz
visualized; visualizing

transitive verb

: to make visible: such as
a
: to see or form a mental image of : envisage
trying to visualize the problem
b
: to make (an internal organ or part) visible by radiographic visualization

intransitive verb

: to form a mental visual image

Examples of visualisation in a Sentence

Verb She tried to visualize the scene he was describing. Before you swing, visualize yourself hitting the ball.
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The drumroll for athletes to ramp up preparations is getting more persistent, and Olympic coaches are beginning to visualize their rosters and lineups. Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026 For the new study, Chang’s team created specialized fluorescent animal models that enabled them to visualize and isolate all of the cardiac neurons on the heart. Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 Tribbett says one upside of AI advances in digital imaging is that people can use these tools to visualize changes and take color risks with more confidence. Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026 This view helpfully shows key numbers (such as resolved requests, involvement rate, resolution rate) at the top, along with a funnel that visualizes visualizing how requests are resolved (with AI or humans). Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visualisation

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1848, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of visualisation was in 1848

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“Visualisation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visualisation. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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