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noun

Definition of imagingnext
as in visualization

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verb

present participle of image
1
as in depicting
to present a picture of in the painting Sacagawea is imaged as an intrepid woman pointing the way for Lewis and Clark

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2
as in describing
to give a representation or account of in words the brochure images a vacation at the resort in language that makes you want to make a reservation this instant

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3
as in reflecting
to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would the burnished chrome fixtures imaged the jewelry store's glittery merchandise

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4
as in imagining
to form a mental picture of anyone who still images the cape's coastline as a scene of unspoiled beauty is in for a rude awakening

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Recent Examples of imaging
Noun
If aortic disease has touched your blood relatives, ask your doctor about imaging and ask whether genetic testing makes sense for you. — Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Specialists often operate across multiple systems—hospital EHRs, outpatient platforms, imaging systems, and payer portals. — Andrew Pecora, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Verb
For the first time in that field, imaging AI became available. — Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 When the Smithsonian received the collection in 2021, our team began digitally imaging some of these slides over the course of several years. — Ingrid C. Romero, The Conversation, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for imaging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaging
  1. visualization
  2. depicting
  3. describing
  4. reflecting
  5. imagining
  6. fiction
  7. portraying
  8. rendering
Noun
  • Starlink app uses these models to show terminal visualization.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
  • By focusing on changing immutable elements through mind power alone, the manifestation practices of Byrne and Nafousi—which promote aligning visualization with action—entered the world of magical thinking.
    — Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026
Definition of visualization
Verb
  • Pro-government supporters stand next to a banner depicting a portrait of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a nightly rally in Tehran, Iran, on July 12, 2026.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • An archival photograph depicting the scene shows the tractor to be a Second World War-era Caterpillar, model D6.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of depicting
Verb
  • Iran’s semi-official Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) wrote about the 1989 funeral earlier this week, describing how the enormous crowds exceeded the numbers expected by authorities.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Furthermore, Bavarian state lawmaker Bernhard Pohl also welcomed the move, describing it as a long-term guarantee for the future of the Kaufbeuren location and its role within Germany’s expanding missile defense network.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of describing
Verb
  • The exhibit, reflecting an especially vibrant period in Mexican history, has drawn record crowds, exceeding 300,000.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of reflecting
Verb
  • There’s something thrilling about standing on the battleground that led to a turning point in the American Civil War, or imagining Abraham Lincoln delivering his famous Gettysburg Address to war-weary soldiers.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • And although White died in 2021 at age 99, Bertinelli says her presence continues to be felt, imagining exactly what her friend would have done as a guest on the pod.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of imagining
Noun
  • And her brand of absurdist humor, full of candid confessions, fart jokes, and Harry Styles fan-fiction, definitely goes there.
    — Shannon Carlin, Time, 14 July 2026
  • Spanish-language fiction ranks among Wattpad’s most popular categories, providing Webtoon Productions with a growing source of stories whose readership data and fan engagement can help inform development and adaptation decisions.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 14 July 2026
Definition of fiction
Verb
  • Athena Bitzis, now 54, of Stone Mountain, performed in the opening ceremony, portraying one of the muses in a segment honoring the ancient origins of the Olympic movement.
    — Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • The three have pushed legislation to restrict PAC donations or gifts to Supreme Court justices, portraying it as an effort to rein in elites.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Definition of portraying
Verb
  • Paramount has argued that the entry of streaming giants such as Netflix, Amazon and Apple into entertainment has altered the landscape, rendering such antitrust concerns obsolete.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • Historically, the two use different formats and software and have different levels of detail depending on what type of machine is rendering them and whether the rendering is pre-baked or being done in real time.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
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