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.
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The solar still, conceptualized by Dr. Matthew Margeson during his Ph.D. studies, addresses challenges that have long plagued similar devices.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
Reiner tells Deadline that Lake George, an idea conceptualized during the Covid-19 pandemic, was inspired by other gritty noir films like Point Blank, Midnight Run and The Asphalt Jungle.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
An immersive art experience with lava cake inspired by Feral’s iconic butterflies and a specialty cocktail conceptualized through his artistic vision awaits those who make the trek to CASA NEOS.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
For more than 20 years, they have been conceptualized and installed by Ian Prosser, owner and principal designer of Botanica Design Studio.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
Reiner tells Deadline that Lake George, an idea conceptualized during the Covid-19 pandemic, was inspired by other gritty noir films like Point Blank, Midnight Run and The Asphalt Jungle.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
An immersive art experience with lava cake inspired by Feral’s iconic butterflies and a specialty cocktail conceptualized through his artistic vision awaits those who make the trek to CASA NEOS.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
For more than 20 years, they have been conceptualized and installed by Ian Prosser, owner and principal designer of Botanica Design Studio.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Conceptualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceptualize. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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