conceptualize
[kuh n-sep-choo-uh-lahyz]
verb (used with object), con·cep·tu·al·ized, con·cep·tu·al·iz·ing.
to form into a concept; make a concept of.
verb (used without object), con·cep·tu·al·ized, con·cep·tu·al·iz·ing.
to form a concept; think in concepts.
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RELATED WORDS
perception, conception, theory, image, thought, approach, notion, view, impression, abstraction, brainchild, apprehension, slant, supposition, twist, conceit, hypothesis, consideration, wrinkle, intellection
Nearby words
- conceptual realism,
- conceptualisation,
- conceptualise,
- conceptualism,
- conceptualization,
- conceptually,
- conceptus,
- concern,
- concerned,
- concerning
Also especially British, con·cep·tu·al·ise.
Origin of conceptualize
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Examples from the Web for conceptualization
It is undoubtedly more reasonable and correct to believe that the powers of conceptualization are matters of evolutionary concern.
The Mystery of Space|Robert T. BrownePerceptualization then will be replaced by conceptualization.
The Mystery of Space|Robert T. BrowneHaving faculty share a story illuminates their conceptualization of the discipline.
Nursing as Caring|Anne BoykinMany of the steps of conceptualization are automatic, in part, if not wholly.
The Mystery of Space|Robert T. Browne
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