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visualization

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌvɪʒwəɫəˈzeɪʃən// vi·su·al·iza·tion Dialect

n. a picture you create in your mind or on a screen to help you understand information. You use it to see how something works or to imagine a goal.

n. the formation of mental images or the graphical representation of data to facilitate understanding. Often refers to the process of making complex information visible through charts, diagrams, or animations.


SIMPLE

Data visualization helps us see trends in the sales numbers.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect provided a 3D visualization of the new library to show how natural light would fill the space.

COMPLEX

Athletes often use mental visualization to rehearse their performance, imagining every movement in detail before the actual competition begins to improve their focus and execution.

Origin

From visualize + -ation.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general process; countable when referring to a specific graphic or image.

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