conceptualize

verb

con·​cep·​tu·​al·​ize kən-ˈsep-chə-wə-ˌlīz How to pronounce conceptualize (audio)
-chü-ə-,
-chə-ˌlīz,
-shwə-ˌlīz
conceptualized; conceptualizing

transitive verb

: to form a concept of
conceptualize a new car design
especially : to interpret conceptually
conceptualizing reality
conceptualization
kən-ˌsep-chə-wə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce conceptualize (audio)
-chü-ə-
-chə-lə-ˈzā-
-shwə-lə-ˈzā-
noun
conceptualizer
kən-ˈsep-chə-wə-ˌlī-zər How to pronounce conceptualize (audio)
-chü-ə-
-chə-ˌlī-
-shwə-ˌlī-
noun

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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Marriott Cancun, Mexico: The Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, the first all-inclusive property fully conceptualized by the Marriott brand, just opened in September. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024 The acclaimed new film Magpie was first conceptualized by Ridley, 32, and written by her husband and former Murder on the Orient Express costar Tom Bateman, 35. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Imagine designers collaborating on a new capsule collection using AR or MR, conceptualizing ideas together or tweaking virtual pieces in real time. Adriana Lee, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024 Writer/director Perego was one of seven artists invited to present their pieces; Perego opted to conceptualize the collaboration with the Giudecca prison on film instead of crafting a sculpture or a painting, as Perego explained to IndieWire. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conceptualize 

Word History

Etymology

see conceptual

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of conceptualize was in 1878

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“Conceptualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceptualize. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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