envisioning

/ɪnˈvɪʒənɪŋ/

verb

  1. Imagining or forming a clear idea of something, especially something that may happen or exist in the future.

    B2

    transitive; present participle of envision

    • "She is envisioning a better future for her children."B1
    • "The architect is envisioning a building that will use almost no energy."B2
    • "Envisioning the long-term consequences of the policy is essential before it is implemented."C1

noun

  1. The action of imagining or picturing something in the mind.

    B2
    • "Her envisioning of the future was filled with optimism."B2

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