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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Compelling visuals: Transforming spreadsheets into clear timeline visualizations that judges and juries can easily understand. Lars Daniel, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 The comprehensive visualization includes specialized features like pools and outdoor spaces, as well as ensuring your garage is perfectly suited for your needs, even down to charging stations for electric vehicles. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025 Power Roll has a neat visualization of this optimistic vision in its promo video below. New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025 In the visualization below, the Galactic plane (in blue) can be seen running horizontally across the plot, with the ecliptic plane tilted along the spiral's main axis. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 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 11 Mar. 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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