visualization

noun

vi·​su·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌvi-zhə-wə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌvi-zhə-lə-,

ˌvizh-wə-lə-

1

: formation of mental visual images

2

: the act or process of interpreting in visual terms or of putting into visible form

3

: the process of making an internal organ or part visible by the introduction (as by swallowing) of a radiopaque substance followed by radiography

Examples of visualization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This system uses the company’s AI platform, which has been trained on millions of dental images, to sharpen blurry X-ray images and add color and other visualizations to more clearly highlight potential dental health issues. —Alex Knapp, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Repeated visualization helps to rewire the brain, fostering a self-image aligned with one's aspirations. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

The Kittles x Zenni Collection is a beautiful visualization of the power of collaboration, flawlessly blending the worlds of sports and style. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024

The software can then create summaries and visualizations of estate plans, helping clients identify opportunities to improve them. —Ryan Lawler, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

visualization

noun

vi·​su·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌvizh-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌvizh-ə-lə-

1

: the formation of visual mental images

2

: the act or process of putting into visual form

Medical Definition

visualization

noun

vi·​su·​al·​i·​za·​tion

variants also British visualisation

ˌvizh-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən, ˌvizh-ə-lə- 

1

: formation of mental visual images

2

: the process of making an internal organ or part visible by the introduction (as by swallowing, by an injection, or by an enema) of a radiopaque substance followed by radiography