Word
imaging
Phoneticsimag·ing
US/ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ/
UK/ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ/
Definitions
01medical/scientific pictures
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Medicine Technical
n. the use of special machines to create pictures of the inside of the body or other hidden objects.
n. the technique of creating visual representations of the interior of a body or object for medical or scientific analysis.
“The doctor ordered some medical imaging to see if any bones were broken.”
“Advanced resonance imaging allowed the surgeons to map the neural pathways with high precision before beginning the delicate operation.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun or as a modifier in phrases like 'imaging technology' or 'diagnostic imaging'.
Synonyms
02mental visualization
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Academic · Formal
n. using your imagination to create pictures in your mind to help you relax or change your behavior.
n. the therapeutic or psychological use of mental visualization to influence a person's physical or emotional state.
“The athlete used mental imaging to prepare for the big race.”
“The therapist guided the patient through a series of guided imaging exercises designed to reduce chronic pain through cognitive refocusing.”
Teaching tip
In everyday conversation, people usually say 'visualization' rather than 'imaging' for this mental process.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Observing from high altitude not only overcomes cloud cover but also allows imaging of wavelengths, such as infrared, that are absorbed by Earth's atmosphere.” “Fitted with telescopes, the plane did our longest imaging of the Sun's corona.” Word family
NOUN
- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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