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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What was your vision for the project and what went into conceptualizing that sonic and visual world?
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 May 2024
Your work is known for being especially vibrant and rich in color, as are The Flower Fields; what was your process for conceptualizing this mural?
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 May 2024
Your work is known for being especially vibrant and rich in color, as are The Flower Fields; what was your process for conceptualizing this mural?
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for conceptualize
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“Conceptualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceptualize. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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