visualization

noun

vi·​su·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌvi-zhə-wə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Founded by John Hanke, Niantic has a history rooted in geospatial data visualization, contributing to the development of Google Earth and Google Maps before venturing into AR gaming. —Charlie Fink, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

Finally, it's built visualization tools that show clients how their income and taxes evolve year over year and where their income and deductions are coming from. —Ryan Lawler, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025

If a single picture is worth a thousand words, this data visualization tool will save you a mouthful during your next presentation. —Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 2 Feb. 2025

Editor Susan Merriam | Data visualization and development Sohail Al-Jamea | Graphics This story was originally published February 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM. —Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for visualization

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
• annualization
• autocorrelation
• autoregulation
• beatification
• beneficiation
• biodegradation
• biotransformation
• bureaucratization

Kids Definition

visualization

noun

vi·​su·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌvizh-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

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

ˌvizh-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən, ˌvizh-ə-lə- 

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