conceptualize

[kuh n-sep-choo-uh-lahyz] /kənˈsɛp tʃu əˌlaɪz/

verb (used with object), conceptualized, conceptualizing.

to form into a concept; make a concept of.

verb (used without object), conceptualized, conceptualizing.

to form a concept; think in concepts.

Also, especially British, conceptualise.

Origin

1875-80; conceptual + -ize

Related forms

conceptualization, noun

conceptualizer, noun

reconceptualization, noun

reconceptualize, verb (used with object), reconceptualized, reconceptualizing.

Examples from the web for conceptualization

True general concepts may be wrong basic concept and totally confusing specializing conceptualization.
She charts an entirely different language, entirely different conceptualization, inclusive vs exclusive.
Provided feedback and direction on clinical work, case management, and case conceptualization.
It's vital to consider an instrument's conceptualization before adopting its use in a particular context.

British Dictionary definitions for conceptualization

/kənˈsɛptjʊəˌlaɪz/

verb

to form (a concept or concepts) out of observations, experience, data, etc

Derived Forms

conceptualization, conceptualisation, noun

Word Origin and History for conceptualization

1866; see conceptual + -ization. Perhaps based on French conceptualisation (1862).

1892, from conceptual + -ize. Related: Conceptualized; conceptualizing.