visualization

noun

vi·​su·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌvi-zhə-wə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌvi-zhə-lə-, 

ˌvizh-wə-lə-

1

: formation of mental visual images

2

: the act or process of interpreting in visual terms or of putting into visible form

3

: the process of making an internal organ or part visible by the introduction (as by swallowing) of a radiopaque substance followed by radiography

Examples of visualization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The visualization technique enabled the study of the fine structure of the flow’s turbulence. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025

As mentioned, Pennywise’s absence has also opened the door for all kinds of other horrific visualizations of IT. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025

Solomon said one such initiative focuses on the fidelity—often called achievability and visualization by designers—of color transfer onto different materials. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025

Lessons cover automation, data visualization, workflow design, and even communication. —PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for visualization

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
• annualization
• autocorrelation
• autoregulation
• beatification
• beneficiation
• biodegradation
• biotransformation
• bureaucratization

Kids Definition

visualization

noun

vi·​su·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌvizh-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌvizh-ə-lə-

1

: the formation of visual mental images

2

: the act or process of putting into visual form

Medical Definition

visualization

noun

vi·​su·​al·​i·​za·​tion

variants also British visualisation

ˌvizh-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən, ˌvizh-ə-lə- 

1

: formation of mental visual images

2

: the process of making an internal organ or part visible by the introduction (as by swallowing, by an injection, or by an enema) of a radiopaque substance followed by radiography