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conceptualize

[ kuh n-sep-choo-uh-lahyz ]
/ kənˈsɛp tʃu əˌlaɪz /
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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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Words related to conceptualize

perception, conception, theory, image, thought, approach, notion, view, impression, abstraction, brainchild, apprehension, slant, supposition, twist, conceit, hypothesis, consideration, wrinkle, intellection

Words nearby conceptualize

conceptor, conceptual, conceptual art, conceptual realism, conceptualism, conceptualize, conceptus, concern, concerned, concerning, concernment
Also especially British, con·cep·tu·al·ise.

Origin of conceptualize

First recorded in 1875–80; conceptual + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM conceptualize

con·cep·tu·al·i·za·tion, nouncon·cep·tu·al·iz·er, nounre·con·cep·tu·al·i·za·tion, nounre·con·cep·tu·al·ize, verb (used with object), re·con·cep·tu·al·ized, re·con·cep·tu·al·iz·ing.
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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. Browne

  • Perceptualization then will be replaced by conceptualization.

    The Mystery of Space|Robert T. Browne

  • Having faculty share a story illuminates their conceptualization of the discipline.

    Nursing as Caring|Anne Boykin

  • Many of the steps of conceptualization are automatic, in part, if not wholly.

    The Mystery of Space|Robert T. Browne

British Dictionary definitions for conceptualization

conceptualize

conceptualise

/ (kənˈsɛptjʊəˌlaɪz) /

verb

to form (a concept or concepts) out of observations, experience, data, etc

Derived forms of conceptualize

conceptualization or conceptualisation, noun
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