conceptualization

[ kuhn-sep-choo-uh-lahy-zey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or process of forming a general notion or idea:

   Students will have weekly coaching sessions to work on conceptualization and planning before starting work on their projects.

2. a general idea or concept of something, combining all its characteristics or particulars:

   This paradigm encourages a conceptualization of substance abuse prevention issues as a public health concern.

Other Words From

• re·con·cep·tu·al·i·za·tion especially British, re·con·cep·tu·al·i·sa·tion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of conceptualization¹

conceptual ( def ) + -ization ( def )

Example Sentences

In the first season of a new show, I imagine that the writing and the directing are based on the original conceptualization of the characters.

From Salon

If that's our conceptualization, then the universe of possible things to ask about is massive.

From Salon

This counterintuitive finding of the adverse effects of life satisfaction may also be explained by a concept called"response shift," which involves changing internal standards, values and the conceptualization of quality of life.

From Science Daily

"The relevance of global externalities is very important, and the conceptualization of alternate land uses is very important."

From Science Daily

Can you tell me a bit about that conceptualization process?

From Salon

Related Words

• approach
• conception
• image
• notion
• perception
• theory
• thought
• view