con·cep·tu·al·ize

[kuhn-sep-choo-uh-lahyz] verb, con·cep·tu·al·ized, con·cep·tu·al·iz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to form into a concept; make a concept of.
verb (used without object)
2.
to form a concept; think in concepts.
Also, especially British, con·cep·tu·al·ise.


Origin:
1875–80; conceptual + -ize

con·cep·tu·al·i·za·tion, noun
con·cep·tu·al·iz·er, noun
re·con·cep·tu·al·i·za·tion, noun
re·con·cep·tu·al·ize, verb (used with object), re·con·cep·tu·al·ized, re·con·cep·tu·al·iz·ing.
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conceptualize or conceptualise (kənˈsɛptjʊəˌlaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to form (a concept or concepts) out of observations, experience, data, etc
 
conceptualise or conceptualise
 
vb
 
conceptuali'zation or conceptualise
 
n
 
conceptuali'sation or conceptualise
 
n

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Word Origin & History

conceptualize
1896 (implied in conceptualized), from conceptual. Related: Conceptualization (1909).
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Example sentences
Often an owner is inspired by a theme and hires an architect to conceptualize
  it.
Design asks commanders to conceptualize a brand-new strategy, from scratch.
The best way to conceptualize looting is as similar to pollution, a byproduct
  of the economics of the antiquities trade.
Evidence of the ability to conceptualize and implement an educational vision is
  expected.
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