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conceptualization

American  
[kuhn-sep-choo-uh-lahy-zey-shuhn] / kənˌsɛp tʃu ə laɪˈzeɪ ʃən /
especially British, conceptualisation

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 Word Forms

  • reconceptualization noun

Etymology

Origin of conceptualization

conceptual ( def. ) + -ization ( def. )

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