envision

[ en-vizh-uhn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to picture mentally, especially some future event or events:

   to envision a bright future.

envision

/ ɪnˈvɪʒən /

verb

1. tr to conceive of as a possibility, esp in the future; foresee

Word History and Origins

Origin of envision¹

First recorded in 1920–25; en- ¹ + vision

Example Sentences

Kauffman said that he remembered his brother liking cars, and could envision him taking liberties with the truth.

From Los Angeles Times

Imagine the formation of a black hole and you'll probably envision a massive star running out of fuel and collapsing in on itself.

From Science Daily

Dr Luo added: "Building on our results, we are developing AI tools to assist researchers. We envision a future where researchers can input their proposed experiment designs and anticipated findings, with AI offering predictions on the likelihood of various outcomes. This would enable faster iteration and more informed decision-making in experiment design."

From Science Daily

"I envision this technology will be used to assess patients in the clinic and even in their homes. It gives scientists and doctors a way to solve the very hard problem of diagnosing preclinical stages of disease."

From Science Daily

Beyond the “country club-style” membership, Angeles Mountain Partners co-founders Joshua Shelton and Scott Towsley envision transforming the no-frills, more than 80-year-old resort into a contemporary outdoors playground replete with glamping, mountain coaster, tubing hill, high-end dining and snowmaking capabilities.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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