conceptualize
[ kuh n-sep-choo-uh-lahyz ]
/ kənˈsɛp tʃu əˌlaɪz /
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.
Nearby words
conceptor, conceptual, conceptual art, conceptual realism, conceptualism, conceptualize, conceptus, concern, concerned, concerning, concernment
Also especially British, con·cep·tu·al·ise.
Origin of conceptualize
Related forms
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.Dictionary.com Unabridged
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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
British Dictionary definitions for conceptualization
conceptualize
conceptualise
/ (kənˈsɛptjʊəˌlaɪz) /
verb
to form (a concept or concepts) out of observations, experience, data, etc
Derived Forms
conceptualization or conceptualisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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