conceptualize
verb
con·cep·tu·al·ize
kən-ˈsep-chə-wə-ˌlīz 
-chü-ə-,
-chə-ˌlīz,
-shwə-ˌlīz
conceptualized; conceptualizing
: to form a concept of
conceptualize a new car design
especially
: to interpret conceptually
conceptualizing reality
Examples of conceptualize in a Sentence
She described her plans to me, but I found them hard to conceptualize.
He conceptualizes the family as an economic unit.
A programmer needs to analyze and conceptualize in order to solve problems.
Recent Examples on the Web
The show aired 81 episodes across six seasons from 2009 to 2014 on USA — and ended on a note that should make a continuation pretty easy to conceptualize.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 June 2024
What was your vision for the project and what went into conceptualizing that sonic and visual world?
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 May 2024
Your work is known for being especially vibrant and rich in color, as are The Flower Fields; what was your process for conceptualizing this mural?
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024
In that time, Dominique Renaud and Julien Tixier conceptualized their brand with the ambition to revisit seven core horological principles— which will correspond to the seven days of the week—starting with the crucial aspect of energy.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 June 2024
What was your vision for the project and what went into conceptualizing that sonic and visual world?
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 May 2024
Your work is known for being especially vibrant and rich in color, as are The Flower Fields; what was your process for conceptualizing this mural?
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024
In that time, Dominique Renaud and Julien Tixier conceptualized their brand with the ambition to revisit seven core horological principles— which will correspond to the seven days of the week—starting with the crucial aspect of energy.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Conceptualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceptualize. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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