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image

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈɪmədʒ// UK //ˈɪmɪdʒ// im·age Academic Archaic General-service

n. a picture, photograph, or a mental idea of what something looks like. It can also mean the way other people think about a person or a company.

n. a visual representation of an object, such as a photograph or illustration; also, the public perception or mental concept associated with a person or entity.


SIMPLE

You can upload an image to the website.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician worked hard to improve his public image by visiting local schools and charities.

COMPLEX

High-resolution digital images require significant storage space, yet they provide the clarity necessary for professional medical diagnostics and detailed architectural planning.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English ymage, borrowed from Old French image, from Latin imāgō (“a copy, likeness, image”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eym-; the same PIE root is the source of imitari (“to copy, imitate”); see imitate. Doublet of imago.

Usage

Commonly used with verbs like 'project', 'maintain', or 'enhance' when referring to public reputation.

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