conceptualize

[kuh n-sep-choo-uh-lahyz]

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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.

Also especially British, con·cep·tu·al·ise.

Origin of conceptualize

First recorded in 1875–80; conceptual + -ize

Related formscon·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

Historical Examples

Many of the steps of conceptualization are automatic, in part, if not wholly.
The Mystery of Space
Robert T. Browne
Perceptualization then will be replaced by conceptualization.
The Mystery of Space
Robert T. Browne
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
Having faculty share a story illuminates their conceptualization of the discipline.
Nursing as Caring
Anne Boykin

British Dictionary definitions for conceptualization

conceptualize

conceptualise

verb

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

Derived Formsconceptualization or conceptualisation, noun

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Word Origin and History for conceptualization

n.

1866; see conceptual + -ization. Perhaps based on French conceptualisation (1862).

conceptualize

v.

1892, from conceptual + -ize. Related: Conceptualized; conceptualizing.

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Examples from the Web for conceptualization

Historical Examples

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

Perceptualization then will be replaced by conceptualization.

It is undoubtedly more reasonable and correct to believe that the powers of conceptualization are matters of evolutionary concern.

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

conceptualize

conceptualise

Word Origin and History for conceptualization

n.

conceptualize

v.

Origin of conceptualize