Word
envisioning
Phoneticsen·vi·sion·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛnˈvɪʒənɪŋ/
UK/ɛnvˈɪʒənɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a clear picture in your mind of something you want to happen in the future.
n. a clear mental image of a future event, outcome, or possibility, held as a goal or expectation.
Examples
“She is envisioning a quiet life by the sea.”
“The team is envisioning a new park where children can play safely.”
“Despite the setbacks, the founders kept envisioning a company that valued creativity over profit.”
Examples
simple
“She is envisioning a quiet life by the sea.”
contextual
“The team is envisioning a new park where children can play safely.”
complex
“Despite the setbacks, the founders kept envisioning a company that valued creativity over profit.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “envisioning” in context.
Verb
01. encourage envisioning
“Good teachers encourage envisioning of future careers during tutorials.”
verb + noun
02. engage in envisioning
“Stakeholders regularly engage in envisioning for sustainable development.”
verb + prep + noun
03. envisioning inspires
“Clear envisioning inspires teams to work towards ambitious goals.”
noun + verb
04. envisioning requires
“Accurate envisioning requires both data analysis and imagination.”
noun + verb
05. envisioning shapes
“Collective envisioning shapes priorities for the next decade.”
noun + verb
06. facilitate envisioning
“The facilitator used maps to facilitate envisioning of regional growth.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. bold envisioning
“The project began with bold envisioning of a carbon-neutral campus by 2035.”
adj + noun
08. collective envisioning
“The workshop encouraged collective envisioning of a sustainable city centre.”
adj + noun
09. creative envisioning
“The course develops creative envisioning through design exercises and storytelling.”
adj + noun
Noun
10. art of envisioning
“He has mastered the art of envisioning realistic business futures.”
noun + prep + noun
11. encourage bold envisioning for change
“The mayor encourages bold envisioning for change across the transport network.”
12. engage in collective envisioning
“Local residents engage in collective envisioning to redesign public spaces.”
Synonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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