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noun

Definition of imagingnext
as in visualization

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verb

present participle of image
1
as in depicting
to present a picture of in the painting Sacagawea is imaged as an intrepid woman pointing the way for Lewis and Clark

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2
as in describing
to give a representation or account of in words the brochure images a vacation at the resort in language that makes you want to make a reservation this instant

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3
as in reflecting
to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would the burnished chrome fixtures imaged the jewelry store's glittery merchandise

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as in imagining
to form a mental picture of anyone who still images the cape's coastline as a scene of unspoiled beauty is in for a rude awakening

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Recent Examples of imaging
Noun
The research subjects will then undergo magnetic resonance imaging while performing four tasks — two focused on food and two on financial decisions. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 The design uses aerial imaging optics, a technique that makes pictures hover in space instead of sitting on a screen. — New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
The agency is developing the Habitable Worlds Observatory, a future space mission with the goal of directly imaging Earth-like planets around nearby stars and identifying signs of life in the universe. — Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 How drone surveillance of animals works The main drone featured in the animal health surveillance campaign appears to be the Skydio X10 quadcopter, which carries a thermal imaging sensor capable of detecting temperature differences. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for imaging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaging
  1. visualization
  2. depicting
  3. describing
  4. reflecting
  5. imagining
  6. fiction
  7. portraying
  8. rendering
Noun
  • Last year, SimBioSys developed TumorSight Viz, which turns breast MRI into a 3D model of the tumor to give surgeons a clearer visualization.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Those results were consistent with the authors’ preliminary flow visualization experiments.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of visualization
Verb
  • The movement earned the name after protesters used signs depicting the pink bird.
    — Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In Egypt, an underwater excavation in Alexandria uncovered a bronze ring depicting the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, while prehistoric rock art in Sinai reveals thousands of years of human activity.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of depicting
Verb
  • Paxton has contrasted himself and Talarico from the campaign trail — describing the Democrat as radical — and touts his work as attorney general, including battling big government and big corporations.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Trump opened his remarks there by describing how the new jet parked behind him was a gift from the Qatari royal family.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of describing
Verb
  • On the north side, a new seating amphitheater would border the reflecting pool, while glass walls would be installed between the museum’s neoclassical columns.
    — Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The company also raised its full-year earnings outlook, reflecting continued progress on its turnaround plan.
    — TipRanks.com staff, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of reflecting
Verb
  • To many working people the world of democratic politics, far away in Westminster or Washington or Paris, existed almost beyond the realm of imagining.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • With the help of literature and creative writing, the nonprofit fosters a space for connection, self-expression and imagining a life beyond incarceration.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of imagining
Noun
  • Forty-five films are selected for the fiction shortlist including Cannes 2026 Palme d’Or winner Fjord, Venice Golden Lion winner Woman Unknown and awards season frontrunners such as La Bola Negra and Coward.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Professor Dixon’s emails were just like his fiction writing—intimate and full of quotidian details.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fiction
Verb
  • In fact, the Academy Award–winner made a name for herself by portraying women who worked their way up in the world, which proved a winning archetype among Depression-era American audiences.
    — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Actors portraying Rama and Sita are shown living in exile in a lush green forest.
    — Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of portraying
Verb
  • First responders arrived on site to find community members rendering medical aid to those who were injured, Moses said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Path tracing is an advanced form of ray tracing that's among the most demanding graphics-rendering techniques today, often requiring upscaling and frame generation to achieve a playable frame rate.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Imaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaging. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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