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visualize

vi·su·al·ize [ víoo ə lz ] (past and past participle vi·su·al·ized, present participle vi·su·al·iz·ing, 3rd person present singular vi·su·al·iz·es)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb imagine something: to form a visual image of something in the mind

2. transitive and intransitive verb psychology create positive mental picture of something: to create a vivid positive mental picture of something such as a desired outcome to a problem, in order to promote a sense of well-being

3. transitive verb medicine make image of internal organs: to produce an image of an internal organ or other part of the body by using X-rays or other means such as magnetic resonance imaging


vi·su·al·i·za·tion [ vìzhoo əli záysh'n ] noun
vi·su·al·iz·er noun
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