visualization

noun

vi·​su·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌvi-zhə-wə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce visualization (audio)
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

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The Hustle Just as important is how the tracker’s colorful visualization of pizza progressing toward your home reduces your anxiety. Alex Mayyasi, HubSpot, 22 Aug. 2025 This real-time visualization is also key to safety. Carol Rh Malasig, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Some respond better to guided Yoga Nidra visualization, others prefer structured NSDR protocols. Allison Palmer august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Unlike traditional architectural projects, Nvidia and its lead design partner, global firm Gensler, used machine-learning tools and custom visualization software powered by Nvidia GPUs to optimize everything from daylight flow and acoustic dynamics to employee movement and collaboration zones. Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for visualization

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of visualization was in 1880

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“Visualization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visualization. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

visualization

noun
vi·​su·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌvizh-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce visualization (audio)
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
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

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